A wallet drainer is a scam kit, usually hidden on a fake website, that tricks you into signing something harmful. The usual targets are an unlimited token approval, a signature that authorises transfers, or a transaction that sends your assets directly to the attacker.
Where drainers hide
- Fake versions of bridges, launchpads, airdrop claim pages and trading tools, often promoted in replies, DMs or sponsored search results.
- Compromised accounts of real projects posting "mint" or "claim" links.
- Malicious browser extensions and fake trading bots.
Protect yourself
- Bookmark official links from the chain's documentation and use only those.
- Never sign a transaction or message you don't understand.
- Keep most funds in a separate wallet that never connects to new sites.
- Be especially careful around "airdrop" and "claim" links on new chains. They're the most common drainer lure.
Educational content only. Not financial advice.