More and more people without a technical background are starting to write code and participate in Web3 projects. In this process, directly forking open-source projects is a common practice. But here, you need to pay special attention—some open-source repositories contain malicious code designed to steal private keys and wallet data.
Developers new to Web3 often overlook this point. Projects that appear normal may have been tampered with behind the scenes. So remember: before actually using any forked code, take the time to review the critical parts, especially the code segments related to key management and account operations. This is not paranoia, but a necessary step to be responsible for your own assets.
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MEVVictimAlliance
· 8h ago
Damn, these days you have to be cautious even when forking code, it's really unbelievable. I was just saying why some projects are so "generous", turns out they're all waiting to play people for suckers...
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FarmToRiches
· 13h ago
Oh no, really, if you fork the code without inspecting it carefully, you might get tricked.
More and more people without a technical background are starting to write code and participate in Web3 projects. In this process, directly forking open-source projects is a common practice. But here, you need to pay special attention—some open-source repositories contain malicious code designed to steal private keys and wallet data.
Developers new to Web3 often overlook this point. Projects that appear normal may have been tampered with behind the scenes. So remember: before actually using any forked code, take the time to review the critical parts, especially the code segments related to key management and account operations. This is not paranoia, but a necessary step to be responsible for your own assets.