Fast, practical guide in plain English.

What you will learn

• Safe, repeatable steps
• Common pitfalls to avoid
• Which tools to use

Steps

1. Clarify outcome and constraints (budget, time, risk).
2. Prepare tools; enable 2FA; update firmware/software.
3. Dry‑run with a tiny amount to validate fees and flow.
4. Execute in controlled batches; verify each step.
5. Record tx hashes and keep a simple audit log.
6. Back up critical data (seed phrase, CSV/API exports).
7. Review allowances/permissions and remove unused.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Clear workflow
• Safety‑first defaults
• Reputable tooling Cons
• Takes time and discipline
• Some tooling may cost money

Recommended tools

• Ledger
• Trezor
• Bybit
• Koinly

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