imtoken will never ask for your seed phrase, private key or verification code. Always review the address, network and request details before transferring, signing or approving.

Public Chains

A public blockchain uses distributed nodes to maintain a ledger that can be independently inspected. Blocks, transactions, confirmations and explorers provide the foundation for verifying activity beyond a wallet interface.

On-chain verificationSecurity guidanceNo wallet secrets requested

Distributed nodes maintain public chains

Distributed nodes maintain public chains defines an important boundary in public chains. Each blockchain maintains its own nodes, blocks, fees and confirmations. Similar address formats do not create a shared balance between networks.

In public chains, chain IDs, gas assets, transaction hashes, block heights and explorers help verify what actually happened. Cross-chain and cross-layer actions add bridge contracts, waiting periods and third-party risk.

From a practical perspective, distributed nodes maintain public chains also means knowing when to stop. If a page asks for wallet secrets, the request is unreadable, the active network is not the expected one, or urgency and reward claims are used to push approval, verify independently before continuing.

How blocks and confirmations emerge

How blocks and confirmations emerge defines an important boundary in public chains. Each blockchain maintains its own nodes, blocks, fees and confirmations. Similar address formats do not create a shared balance between networks.

In public chains, chain IDs, gas assets, transaction hashes, block heights and explorers help verify what actually happened. Cross-chain and cross-layer actions add bridge contracts, waiting periods and third-party risk.

From a practical perspective, how blocks and confirmations emerge also means knowing when to stop. If a page asks for wallet secrets, the request is unreadable, the active network is not the expected one, or urgency and reward claims are used to push approval, verify independently before continuing.

Explorers provide public verification

Explorers provide public verification defines an important boundary in public chains. Each blockchain maintains its own nodes, blocks, fees and confirmations. Similar address formats do not create a shared balance between networks.

In public chains, chain IDs, gas assets, transaction hashes, block heights and explorers help verify what actually happened. Cross-chain and cross-layer actions add bridge contracts, waiting periods and third-party risk.

From a practical perspective, explorers provide public verification also means knowing when to stop. If a page asks for wallet secrets, the request is unreadable, the active network is not the expected one, or urgency and reward claims are used to push approval, verify independently before continuing.

Wallets and nodes have different roles

Wallets and nodes have different roles defines an important boundary in public chains. Each blockchain maintains its own nodes, blocks, fees and confirmations. Similar address formats do not create a shared balance between networks.

In public chains, chain IDs, gas assets, transaction hashes, block heights and explorers help verify what actually happened. Cross-chain and cross-layer actions add bridge contracts, waiting periods and third-party risk.

From a practical perspective, wallets and nodes have different roles also means knowing when to stop. If a page asks for wallet secrets, the request is unreadable, the active network is not the expected one, or urgency and reward claims are used to push approval, verify independently before continuing.

Important risk context

Seed phrases and private keys remain under user control. Official personnel will not ask for seed phrases, private keys or verification codes. Verify address, network and amount before transfers. Confirmed on-chain transactions generally cannot be reversed by a wallet, and third-party DApps or smart contracts can carry risk.

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