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Simply explained, step by step
WELCOME TO WEB3
No panic. You do not need to be a crypto expert.
Maybe this is the first time you have heard of a Web3 wallet. Or perhaps you already have one, but you are not yet sure how everything works. That is completely normal.
Am I doing anything wrong?
Can I lose my money?
Why does AURUM use Web3 now?
Do I need to learn everything about crypto?
The answer is simple: NO.
Why this guide?
AURUM continues to evolve. More and more services use Web3 technology. As a result, you will use your own Web3 wallet more often to carry out digital transactions securely.
No difficult words. No technical detours. Just step by step.
What will you learn?
After this guide, you will know:
- why AURUM uses Web3;
- what a Web3 wallet is;
- how to use your wallet safely;
- how to send USDC from an exchange to your wallet;
- how to use your wallet within AURUM;
- which mistakes you can easily avoid.
Remember: “Every expert was once a beginner.” Take your time. Understand each step. That is the safest way to get started with Web3.
Because the financial world is changing
Why is AURUM moving to Web3?
The way we handle money online continues to evolve.
In the past, we usually entrusted digital assets to one central party, such as a bank, exchange or payment platform. Web3 gives users more control over their own digital transactions.
What does this mean for you?
You continue using AURUM services. Your own Web3 wallet is simply used more often to carry out certain actions securely.
Receive
Receive payouts directly in your own wallet.
Approve
Decide for yourself which transaction you confirm.
Connect
Access a Web3 service through your wallet.
More control
You decide which actions you approve.
More transparency
Transactions can be checked on the blockchain.
More efficient processing
Fewer intermediate steps can speed up transactions.
Modern technology
Web3 is the foundation for digital financial applications.
Not every service works the same way
Sometimes you use the wallet only to send or receive. Other services may also require you to approve a transaction or smart contract.
Remember: “Web3 does not change what you want to achieve.”It mainly changes how digital transactions are carried out.
From bank to wallet and back
The journey of your money
Your money is not always in the same place. Once you understand the route, everything else becomes much easier.
Step 1
Your bank account
You send money from your bank account to a reliable crypto exchange. Check that both accounts are in the same name.
Step 2
The crypto exchange
An exchange is a digital currency exchange. For example, you can convert euros into USDC there.
As long as your USDC remains on the exchange, it is managed by the exchange.
Step 3
Your Web3 wallet
When you send USDC to your own wallet, it comes under your own control. From that moment, you are responsible for its security.
Step 4
The AURUM platform
Depending on the service, you send digital assets or use your wallet to approve a transaction.
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The return journey
A payout can arrive back in your wallet. You decide what to do next.
- keep it;
- use it again;
- send it to an exchange;
- sell it or withdraw it.
Remember: “Your money does not always follow the same route.”It can move between your bank, exchange, wallet and platform.
Your personal digital key
What is a Web3 wallet?
A Web3 wallet gives you access to digital assets and Web3 services.
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Think of your house key
The key is not your house. The key gives you access to your house.
A wallet works in the same way. The wallet is not the blockchain, but it gives you access to your digital assets and transactions on the blockchain.
Receive
Receive digital assets at your wallet address.
Send
Send digital assets to another address.
Approve
Check and confirm transactions yourself.
Connect
Connect your wallet to a Web3 service.
Is a wallet the same as a bank account?
No. A bank manages your account. With a Web3 wallet, you decide which transactions you carry out and approve.
Does my money always have to stay in my wallet?
No. Sometimes you hold digital assets through your wallet. Sometimes you only use the wallet to send, receive or approve something.
Remember: “Think of your wallet as your personal digital key to Web3.”
Wallet app versus blockchain
What is actually inside a wallet?
Your digital assets are not literally stored in the app. The wallet gives you access to what is recorded on the blockchain.
The wallet app
Shows information and allows you to carry out transactions.
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The blockchain
Records digital assets, addresses and transactions.
What can be visible?
- USDC and other digital assets;
- the network they are on;
- received and sent transactions;
- connections to Web3 services;
- actions you need to approve.
Is all my money there?
No. It depends on the service. Sometimes digital assets are directly under your control. Sometimes you only use the wallet to send, receive, connect or approve.
Why do I sometimes see nothing?
This does not automatically mean your assets have disappeared.
- You are looking at the wrong network.
- The token has not yet been added to the display.
- The transaction is still being processed.
- The wallet needs to be refreshed.
Remember: “Your wallet gives you access to what is recorded on the blockchain.”
A personal choice
Which Web3 wallet should I choose?
Most wallets perform the same basic functions. Choose a wallet that you understand and can learn to use safely.
What should you consider?
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Software wallet
An app on your smartphone or computer. Convenient for daily use.
- easy to install;
- always available;
- suitable for daily use.
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Hardware wallet
A separate device or card system that provides additional protection for your digital keys.
- additional security;
- suitable for larger amounts;
- less exposed to online attacks.
Examples of well-known wallets
UnstoppableOfficial website
SafePalOfficial website
MetaMaskOfficial website
Trust WalletOfficial website
TangemOfficial website
Always check that your wallet, network and chosen service are compatible. Download only from an official source.
Remember: “The best wallet is the wallet you understand and learn to use safely.”
Take your time
Install your wallet safely
Installation is usually simple. Security deserves the most attention.
Download from an official source
Use the official App Store, Google Play Store or the wallet provider’s official website. Do not simply click advertisements or links in messages.
Create a new wallet
Choose Create a new wallet. Use Restore or Import only if you already have a wallet and know exactly what you are doing.
Secure the app
Use a strong access code, fingerprint, facial recognition and automatic locking.
Create your wallet at a quiet moment
- on your own device;
- through a secure internet connection;
- without anyone watching;
- not in a rush during a conversation or video call.
Remember: “Download your wallet only from an official source and secure it immediately.”
The backup key to your wallet
Your recovery words
Your recovery words allow you to reopen your wallet on another device.
Why are they so important?
You use them if your phone breaks, is lost, is replaced or if you need to reinstall the wallet.
Anyone who has your recovery words may be able to access your wallet.
1. river2. velvet3. maple4. orbit5. meadow6. copper
What should you do?
- Write down every word exactly.
- Keep the correct order.
- Check the spelling and completeness.
- Store them offline in a secure place.
- Consider a metal backup for larger amounts.
What must you never do?
- Do not take a screenshot.
- Do not store them in email, notes or the cloud.
- Do not share them through WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Never send them to support.
- Never enter them on a website someone sends you.
- Never share them during a video call.
What if someone gets them?
Assume that your wallet is no longer secure. Create a new wallet as soon as possible and move your digital assets to the new wallet address.
Remember: “Never share your recovery words with anyone.”
Public for receiving
Your wallet address
A wallet address can be compared to a bank account number.
May I share my wallet address?
YES
You may share your wallet address when someone wants to send you digital assets. Your recovery words must always remain secret.
Example
0x1234A9cB…7eF2ABCDAlways copy it. Never type it manually.Copy the address
Use the copy button or QR code.
Check the beginning and end
Compare the first and last characters.
Check the network
The address and network must match.
Remember: “Your wallet address is public. Your recovery words are secret.”
The correct route for your transaction
Always choose the correct network
Digital assets such as USDC can exist on different blockchain networks.
BNB Smart Chain
Ethereum
Polygon
Tron
Think of the network as the route along which your digital package is sent.
Why is this important?
The sender and receiver must use the same network. If you use the wrong network, your assets may be difficult or sometimes impossible to recover.
Check before every transaction
✓ Correct wallet address✓ Correct network✓ Correct amount
If you are unsure, send a small test amount first.
Remember: “Both the address and the network must be correct.”
Withdraw USDC from an exchange
From an exchange to your wallet
Follow each step calmly and check the network before confirming.
Open your Web3 wallet
Copy the wallet address where you want to receive USDC.
Open your exchange
Choose Withdraw or Withdrawal.
Paste the wallet address
Choose exactly the same network as your wallet.
Check everything
Wallet address, network and amount.
Confirm the transaction
After the network has processed the transaction, the USDC appears in your wallet.
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Not sure?
Send a small test amount first. Check that it arrives before sending the rest.
Remember: “Always check the wallet address and network first.”
Connect Wallet
Connect your wallet to AURUM
Connecting allows the website to recognise your wallet address and present actions to your wallet.
▣ Connect Wallet
What does connecting mean?
The service can recognise your wallet address. Connecting by itself does not automatically send digital assets.
What may happen next?
Other actions may require a separate signature, approval or transaction.
Always read what your wallet asks
Which website?Which action?Which asset?What amount?
Confirm only actions you understand and want to carry out. If you are unsure, do not confirm.
Remember: “Connecting is not the same as paying. Read every separate approval carefully.”
Using a service
Your first deposit to AURUM
The exact steps can differ by service, but the principle remains the same.
Choose the desired service.
Enter the amount.
Check the details.
Confirm in your wallet.
What happens next?
The blockchain processes the transaction. Once the transaction is confirmed, the deposit becomes visible within the service you are using. Processing time depends on the network.
Take your time
✓ Amount✓ Network✓ Transaction details
Confirm only when everything is correct.
Remember: “Every deposit must first be approved by you in your own wallet.”
Directly to your own wallet
Receive payouts in your wallet
With some services, payouts are sent directly to your Web3 wallet.
What must be correct?
Wallet address
The correct receiving address.
Network
The network on which the asset is sent.
Token visible
USDC must be visible in your wallet view.
Do you not see the payout immediately?
This does not automatically mean something is wrong.
- The blockchain is still processing the transaction.
- You are looking at the wrong network.
- The token still needs to be added to the display manually.
Remember: “First check the network, wallet address and status on the blockchain.”
Send USDC back to sell it
From your wallet back to an exchange
Always copy the exchange deposit address and choose exactly the same network.
Open your exchange
Choose Deposit.
Select USDC
Choose the correct network and copy the deposit address.
Open your wallet
Choose Send and paste the address.
Check and confirm
Address, network, amount and network fees.
Do not forget the network fees
Your wallet usually needs a small amount of the network’s native asset, such as BNB or ETH, to pay the gas fees.
Remember: “The network on the exchange and in your wallet must be exactly the same.”
Back to traditional money
From the exchange to your bank account
Is your USDC on the exchange? You can sell it and have the proceeds paid to your bank account.
→USDC
sell
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Sell your USDC
Convert USDC into euros or another available currency.
Choose Withdraw
Select your bank account and enter the amount.
Check and confirm
Check the name, bank details and fees.
Important
Processing time differs by exchange and bank. Check that your exchange account and bank account are in the same name.
Remember: “Always check the name, bank details and fees before confirming.”
Trust and time pressure are weapons
How do you recognise scams?
Scammers sometimes pretend to be support, a leader or a well-known company.
STOP
Not sure?
Do not click anything and do not approve anything. Use only official websites, apps and support channels.
Remember: “Genuine support will never ask for your recovery words.”
Giving permission for an action
Approvals and smart contracts
An approval can grant important permissions. Always read what you are confirming.
Connect to a service
Use USDC for a transaction
Send an amount
Activate a smart contract
Check before confirming
- Website: do you recognise the official address?
- Asset: which token is being used?
- Amount: how much may be used or sent?
- Effect: do you understand what will happen next?
An approval is not the same as sharing recovery words, but it can give access to a specific token or action.
Remember: “Always read what you approve. Not sure? Cancel and check first.”
Rushing causes mistakes
Common mistakes
Most mistakes can be prevented with one extra check.
Avoid this
- Typing a wallet address manually.
- Choosing the wrong network.
- Storing recovery words online.
- Opening unknown links.
- Approving transactions without understanding them.
- Sending the full amount immediately.
- Ignoring gas fees.
Work safely
- Copy addresses.
- Check the beginning and end of the address.
- Use a small test amount.
- Take your time.
- Ask for help if you are unsure.
Remember: “Rushing and Web3 are not a good combination.”
Keep this list
The 10 golden safety rules
- Never share your recovery words.
- Download wallets only from official sources.
- Always check the wallet address.
- Always choose the correct network.
- If you are unsure, send a test amount first.
- Do not click unexpected links.
- Do not approve anything you do not understand.
- Do not share your screen with strangers.
- Keep enough of the network asset in your wallet to pay fees.
- Take your time with every transaction.
You are responsible for the security of your wallet
Checking calmly is always faster than fixing a mistake.
Remember: “Checking calmly is always faster than fixing a mistake.”
Click a question
Frequently asked questions
You do not need to remember everything. Look it up again calmly whenever you are unsure.
Can someone open my wallet with only my wallet address?
No. You may share your wallet address to receive digital assets. Remember that transactions on public blockchains may be visible.
What if my phone breaks?
Your recovery words allow you to reopen your wallet on another device.
Why can I not see my USDC?
Check the network, whether USDC has been added to the display and whether the transaction has already been processed.
Can I cancel an incorrect transaction?
Usually not. A confirmed blockchain transaction is generally final.
Why do I need BNB, ETH or another asset?
That asset is used to pay the network fees or gas fees.
What should I do if I am unsure?
Do not confirm anything. Check first or ask for help through an official channel.
Remember: “Stop if you are unsure.”Checking before confirming is always the safest choice.
Quickly look something up
Glossary
Type a word or browse the terms.
Blockchain
A digital network on which transactions are recorded.
Web3 wallet
Your personal access to digital assets and Web3 services.
Wallet address
The address you use to receive digital assets.
Recovery words
The secret words that allow you to reopen your wallet.
Exchange
A platform where you can buy, sell or exchange digital assets.
USDC
A digital asset designed to maintain approximately the same value as the US dollar.
Network
The blockchain on which a transaction is carried out.
Network fees
The fee required to process a transaction. Also called gas fees.
Token
A digital asset that exists on a blockchain network.
Smart contract
A digital program that automatically carries out certain actions.
Approval
Permission you give through your wallet for a specific action.
Connect Wallet
The function used to connect your wallet to a Web3 service.
Transaction
Sending, receiving or approving digital assets.
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Remember: “You do not need to memorise every word.”
You have learned the basics
Ready for Web3
Use this guide whenever you are unsure and check each step calmly.
You now know:
- what a Web3 wallet is;
- how to receive and send digital assets;
- why the correct network matters;
- how to connect your wallet to AURUM;
- how to use your wallet safely;
- which mistakes to avoid.
Would you like to test your knowledge?
Take the Web3 Knowledge Quiz
Answer 20 multiple-choice questions and receive your score, the correct answers, explanations and a personal recommendation.
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