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imtoken / SELF-CUSTODY PRINCIPLES

Own your wallet. Understand every move.

A considered approach to self-custody, local credentials, recovery phrase backups, multi-chain asset views, and careful transaction review.

🔐 Local keys💾 Offline backup✅ Transaction checks
Wallet application interface preview
🔐 Credentials stay in your control
✅ Check before signing
💾 Prepare your recovery backup
01Local credential control
02Back up before moving funds
03Check address and network
04Never share your recovery phrase
WALLET OVERVIEW

A wallet view built around clarity

The amounts below are illustrative interface data, not actual accounts or real-time balances.

Total assets · Interface preview● Demo
$12,480.00
BTC Bitcoin0.082
ETH Ethereum1.75
USDT Ethereum4,250
Backup statusReview required
Illustrative balances only

Review the context, not just the balance

Token symbols can exist on multiple networks. Check the network, contract, and recipient support before making a transfer.

Multi-network illustrationManage Assets Across Networks
START HERE

Six steps from setup to your first review

01🔎

Verify the download source

Check the full domain and read the installation instructions before opening any downloaded file.

Install the Wallet Safely
CAPABILITY 01

Local keys are your responsibility

Credentials should stay under user control. A secure screen lock and separate offline backup both matter.

Local Key Management
Local keys are your responsibility
CAPABILITY 02

Make recovery part of the plan

Changing devices is much easier when recovery steps and backups have already been checked.

Prepare for a Device Change
Make recovery part of the plan
CAPABILITY 03

Check transactions, not just notifications

Before confirming any transfer, verify the network, destination, amount, and permissions.

Transaction Checks and Risk Signals
Check transactions, not just notifications
SECURITY BY PRACTICE

Three habits for safer self-custody

01

Ownership 🔐

Know which credentials provide access and who can use them.

02

Verification ✅

Review network, address, and amount before signing.

03

Recovery 💾

Maintain a separate offline backup and a trusted recovery plan.

REAL SCENARIOS

For the decisions that actually come up

RISK REVIEW

Small checks prevent costly mistakes

⚠️ Fake download pages

Inspect full domain names

Use a verified software source

⚠️ Phishing links

Question unfamiliar messages

Never disclose a phrase

⚠️ Wrong network

Match both sides of a transfer

Confirm chain support

⚠️ Address errors

Check the full recipient details

Consider a test transaction

⚠️ Exposed credentials

Watch for unsolicited requests

Keep backups offline

⚠️ No backup

Check recovery readiness

Back up before funding

FAQ

Questions worth asking first

Frequently asked questions

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Start with a safer setup

Review the source, secure your device, and back up your recovery phrase before moving assets.

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