# slowmist/Blockchain-dark-forest-selfguard-handbook

Blockchain dark forest selfguard handbook. Master these, master the security of your cryptocurrency.

Repository: https://github.com/slowmist/Blockchain-dark-forest-selfguard-handbook
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/blockchain-dark-forest-selfguard-handbook
License Family: other
Last push: 2025-10-12T06:30:30+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 53/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-02T17:46:02.011165+00:00)
- activity 46, release rhythm 35, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 1624, "days_push": 325, "days_rel": null, "gap_med": null, "n_releases_24m": 0}
- flags: no_releases, no_license
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 6843, forks 778 (observed 2026-08-28T04:09:50.817911+00:00)

## What it is
A multilingual handbook by SlowMist teaching cryptocurrency users how to protect themselves in the 'blockchain dark forest', covering wallet creation, backup, signing risks, DeFi/NFT security, and privacy protection. It is a curated educational document, not software.

## Use cases
- learn how to securely create and back up a crypto wallet
- avoid phishing and scam signature requests in web3
- understand DeFi and NFT security risks
- protect privacy when using crypto and social platforms
- know what to do after a hack or malware infection
- choose between cold and hot wallets safely

## When to choose
- you are a crypto user wanting practical self-defense guidance
- you need a free, community-translated security reference
- you want curated checklists for wallet and opsec hygiene

## When to avoid
- you need executable security tooling or automated audits
- you want formal smart contract audit services
- you need up-to-the-minute threat intelligence

## Facets
- artifact type: learning-resource
- maturity: active
- function: security, privacy, cryptography, documentation
- domain: security, blockchain, privacy, education
- platform: cross-platform
- tags: cryptocurrency-security, wallet-safety, self-defense-guide, phishing, defi-security, handbook, slowmist, cryptocurrency

## Member repositories
- slowmist/Blockchain-dark-forest-selfguard-handbook (main) score 53

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:09:50.817911+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-29T17:41:51.438159+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/slowmist/Blockchain-dark-forest-selfguard-handbook (fetched 2026-08-28T04:09:50.817911+00:00, sha 24d92787fa57)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.