Shame, guilt, embarrassment. I felt a lot of that this weekend.
Shame, guilt, embarrassment.
I felt a lot of that this weekend.
Like I should have known better, I should have been more careful. I should have done more research.
But I’ve seen it a lot and I’ll attest it’s true –
Aren’t we all just learning as we go?
What I’m referencing is the moment I realized that I lost about $3,500 in ETH.
My MetaMask, hacked.
My BFF Bracelet was stolen - something I’d been hodling and that is minting to bracelet holders in just another week.
As soon as I realized, those pangs of emotion hit me.
I logged onto Twitter to let the BFF team know so maybe it could prevent someone else from getting hacked too.
When I went to post, I saw someone else tweeted that they had lost $150,000 in ETH. Their NFTs, wiped out. It was someone who’d been in the industry a while.
The scammers get the best of us, the newest of us, and everyone in between.
But that’s also when I remembered – there’s no reason for me to feel self-conscious about publishing it in this week’s newsletter. I did nothing wrong. I’m not the one who was scamming or stealing.
Though, I could have done more. We always can, you just don’t always realize it until it’s a matter of hindsight.
So here’s the lessons I learned – so maybe you don’t have to learn them the hard way:
A. Be SO SO careful about what links you click on and where you connect your wallet. I thought I was, but I’ll be honest, people are always sending me different projects and links to check out for this very newsletter and my podcast, and I’ll admit sometimes I’m up way too late, not doing my due diligence and forget to thoroughly DYOR before diving in to see what something is all about.
B. DMs are probably always a bad idea. Most projects will say upfront that they will NEVER DM you on Twitter or Discord. Being tagged with a bunch of other people for a ‘free’ airdrop? Bad idea. *Note: I have seen a lot of scams going ‘round for VeeFriends, Azuki NFT, Murakami Flowers and MoonBirds. But there’s of course more.
C. Always lock your MetaMask after use. I have a Google Chrome extension and they make it super easy to do. I just didn’t realize this feature till after the mishap, once I started googling how to secure my wallet. **face palm**
D. This is the biggest thing I’m taking away – have two wallets. One you use or play with… and a cold wallet / hardware wallet / offline wallet where you store all your assets. Bite the bullet (AKA gas fees) and make the transfer. It is worth it, rather than losing everything.
E. If your wallet does get compromised, transfer everyyyything out of it you can. Stop using that wallet and start over with a protected account – a safe email, hard passwords, two-factor authentication… the whole deal.
There’s plenty more tips out there. So much that can be shared on this topic – but I am clearly no expert. I’m learning, the same way many of you are…
So I’d like to open up the floor now to the actual experts. Drop your tips on how we can be safe out there and avoid scams. And to the newbies, the oldies, anyone out there collecting - drop your questions so we can crowdsource some answers for you.
This will always be a safe space. Wins, failures, mistakes, triumphs… we share it all. If you ever need help, we got you. If we can’t help, we’ll point you to those who can.
👯♀️ Women in Web3
Will the women of Web3 please stand up?
I repeat… will the women of Web3 plz stand up.
May I have your attention, plz?
Because let me just say – y'all were on fire this week!
Here’s the wrap up:
The headline: Your mom. Seriously – read about 6 supermoms who are getting into crypto and launching their own NFT projects (how they’re finding the time, I have no idea…) >> but it’s a good thing, because Epic Games and Lego are creating a metaverse just for kids. Teens on the other hand, ain’t so sure about it. #typical
You crypto queens are making moves… and showing up at a faster rate than male comparisons. For those that question whether crypto is getting less risky or women are getting less risk-averse, read this. And for those that question whether famous women will lose fans if they promote their NFT involvement – I think the answer is: Think again.
“We are not just creating NFTs but spreading positive energy through them.” Girl, yes. This interview with 4 female NFT artists is🔥. Good news: You can join them. The number of creators and demand for content is growing.
Outdoor Voice’s Ty Haney is Trying Her Best to get into Web3 – and we’re here for it.
The Tuttle Tribe. Michelle Abbs. Web3 Equity. No one needs another reason to love Miami… but we sure are thankful for them.
From making deodorant in her kitchen… to leading one of my favorite women-led NFT projects: You should probably know this gal.
Want to get your gas fees back? Don’t we all… these two female engineers are actually making it happen.
ELLE reported on NFTs. That is all.
The largest debut venture fund ever raised by a solo female founding partner – and the woman behind it.
Meet 6 more women who are changing the face and future of crypto.
🤝 #FullyDoxxed -- Celebs Entering the Crypto Gang
Floyd Mayweather actually is back, back again… despite a shady past in crypto. #DYOR
Ashanti debuted her NFT collection with EQ.Exchange, celebrating 20 years and letting her fans choose which re-recording was first.
Jim Carrey is taking his art to the NFT world. Enter: Magic Hour.
ESPN’s first NFT will be with none other than the GOAT.
Kevin O'Leary spills the beans on what his crypto portfolio looks like. (Also worth checking out Mike Hager’s NFT portfolio – dude’s got 10 BAYC NFTs… TEN!)
Apparently Johnny Depp has an NFT project too. This guy bought one.
Timmy Trumpet released a new single… along with a life-changing NFT giveaway.
It’s cool to be a Loser. Especially because Kyrie Irving thinks so.
📰 In Other News
Bored Apes are getting their own Hollywood Star. Well, not yet – but they’re close. (They’re also the new ambassador for Siempre Spirits, and the inspiration for a new restaurant. Is there anything these Apes can’t do?)
Meta is creating Zuck Bucks… and apparently some new features straight out of ‘Black Mirror.’ Should we be scared or fascinated?
Jack Dorsey’s first tweet is on sale as an NFT for $48 million. The real news will be when it sells.
Hitting up the bitcoin ATM = the new version of tapping MAC. (And you can now get your late night Big Mac with that BTC pull… check out their metaverse here.)
Metaverse worlds may soon collide… thanks to this gaming startup. (Anyone having deja vu of Spider-Man: No Way Home?)
MMA fighters can now be paid in bitcoin. (First place gets $30K worth of BTC. So you might catch me working on my martial arts in coming weeks…)
All the top talent is moving to Web3. Are you coming? This might help bridge the gap for you.
🎙 Who We're Talking To
New Stoner Cats episode drops 4/20, according to Reggie the Mixologist https://t.co/1Ammsgj5QL
Sarah Cole, 1/3 creator of Stoner Cats TV
Nicole Pellicano, Director of Business Development at YellowHeart
Katie Richman, New Product Experimentation at Meta
Subscribe to the Women in Web3 podcast to catch their episodes!
😍 Projects + Mints I'm Loving
The 501 Alchemist - TODAY/ 6.30pm EST @niftygateway. Here’s our 🧡👟Alchemist Terra. For more details https://t.co/UVmbuSec1f turning illegal guns into sneakers 🔥👟 #nftart #nftcommunity #NFTcollectibles https://t.co/jYT9g7vGD0
Sneak preview of some of the artwork ♥‿♥ https://t.co/YXQwsphUlv
Don't miss out on our 444 #NFT presale collection
Only 300 spots total for the minting
Utilities:
👉Ticket for future presales
👉Access to all future giveaways
👉Win a HANDMADE #drum
and lots more..
Join the community to find out more: https://t.co/TatMBRauXG
#nfts #nftcommunity https://t.co/EvcNzMTdiu
update for those who had issues minting
the good news: you degens crashed the website. we sold out in 1 hour🤯
the bad news: some of the 1.7k of you stuck in the queue received erroneous 'purchase confirmed' messages - this was a front end error. you did not mint an NFT (1/3) https://t.co/C2b91Bd7t7
It is officially mint week, so here is our FAQ that covers everything you need to know about our mint! ✨🧵
Excited to announce my collaboration with @timepieces and 14 visual artists to bring more exposure to the power of creativity with music in #NFTs, and to include @Beatclub in the process. Let's go! https://t.co/M1Ai4cbnkK
🎨 What I'm Working On: A Step-By-Step BTS Look At A Gal Trying To Make It With NFT Art
just gonna leave this here https://t.co/hYgXiY6V10
🗓 You're Gonna Want To Pencil These In...
Twitter Space: Onboarding Women into Web3
Surge & Curious Addys will be there. You should too!
Amsterdam Will Host Europe’s First Metaverse Festival, MET AMS
The first of its kind, combining a conference with a cultural events and entertainment. The goal: Include everyone.
themusicessentials.com • Share
Founding BFF @shiralazar is on a panel for @pledgeofficial which will cover the following:
1⃣How Web3 & crypto can be used for good
2⃣Why crypto will be a game-changer for nonprofits
3⃣See the brand new PledgeCrypto feature in action
RSVP at this link 👉https://t.co/QuspzDkrzj
📚 Explaining The Mumbo Jumbo
6 tax tips for NFT creators + investors. #necessary
How to protect yourself against NFT scams. (noted)
79 new vocab words you oughta know – if you wanna Ape In.
I grabbed this pic from one of the few people on @LinkedIn #jonradoff who knows what’s coming. We are early #udfam. Hodl then enjoy the ride. #domainog @unstoppableweb https://t.co/EzXNTKJXiS
😴 That's all for now folks! See you next week. Fun things coming.
By @bycarlylong
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