Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about wallets, networks, transfers, DApps, approvals, security, Ethereum PoS and validators.
A digital wallet helps manage keys, addresses, networks and transaction requests. Asset state is ultimately recorded on the relevant blockchain.
No. imtoken staff will never ask for your seed phrase, private key or verification code.
No. Private keys are self-custodied and cannot be recovered by the website.
EVM-compatible networks can use the same address format while maintaining separate ledgers, assets and gas systems.
Confirm the destination address, network and asset type. A small test transfer may help when the route is unfamiliar.
Review the network, address, amount, token, gas and the final signing request.
Gas cost depends on network rules, current activity, transaction complexity and fee settings.
It can locate a transaction in a block explorer and show status, block inclusion, confirmations and execution results.
A normal wallet connection does not require a seed phrase. Stop immediately if a page asks for one.
No. A message signature may be used for authentication or a statement, while a transaction signature submits an on-chain action.
It gives a specified smart contract permission to use a token within a defined scope or allowance.
The EVM is an execution environment for smart contracts that is supported by multiple compatible networks.
Layer 2 systems process activity outside the main chain and use their own methods to settle or publish data back to it.
Keep seed phrases and private keys offline, use trusted devices, verify networks and addresses, review signatures and manage unused approvals.
No. Rewards can change and there are risks involving exit queues, validator penalties, smart contracts and asset price volatility.
Validators participate in consensus and block confirmation and must operate according to protocol rules.
Unused permissions can increase exposure. Revoking an approval is also an on-chain transaction and should be checked carefully.