You arrive at a locked digital chest. Etched on its lid are six short hints — not secrets, just thinking prompts. Each hint nudges you toward a safer habit. Read them like pieces of a map: the first points to the very first action any new device asks of you; the second reminds you to make copies but never in the same place; the third tells a short tale about words that restore what you lose; the fourth asks you to check faces and names when a stranger offers help; the fifth encourages a pause — a single extra second before clicking; and the sixth is a reminder to update and patch often.
Begin by claiming a number: how many steps from unboxing to owning do you expect? Imagine six small steps: Unbox, Connect, Initialize, Back up, Verify, Use. Each step has a simple guardian: a cable that fits, a button to press, a phrase to commit to memory (but not your password), a safe place for the paper or metal backup, a trusted device to confirm recovery, and an app that will ask permission. This puzzle isn’t about trickery — it’s about pattern recognition. You will spot repeated themes: backup, verification, and cautious sharing. Notice how all clues point back to one principle: reduce single points of failure.
The interactive part below prompts you to pick answers that reflect strong habits. If you choose incorrectly, a gentle hint appears; if you choose correctly, a short explanation expands. The content you read here has been shortened into small clues intentionally — puzzles help memory. For example, when the clue mentions "words that restore what you lose," think of a phrase of words created during device setup; treat it like a paper treasure map: write it once, store it offline, never photograph it, and never share it aloud online.
Another clue warns about social engineers: they may offer to help but want your secret phrase. The right policy is simple: if someone asks for recovery words, politely refuse and report the attempt. Similarly, verify device firmware and app sources — updates fix problems but always confirm authenticity before applying them. When you master these small habits, the puzzle’s chest opens — not to a prize, but to a confident, repeatable routine for protecting digital assets.
Use the inputs on the right to test your understanding. Each solved clue will light a small animated lock. Collect all six to see a short congratulatory note that reminds you where to look for official resources and how to stay skeptical and curious — the two best traits for any crypto custodian.