Original author: a16z crypto

Original translation by: Chopper, Foresight News

Recently, there have been many conferences in the crypto industry and increased travel demands. Carl Agnelli, Head of Security at a16z crypto and former U.S. Secret Service agent, has specially compiled a personal safety operational guide for every Web3 practitioner on the go.

Step 1: Establish the Right Security Awareness

• Always be clear about what constitutes a "normal state" and remain vigilant to any abnormal behavior.
• Distance is safety. Rather than confronting, it is better to maintain distance: if you spot suspicious behavior, leave immediately or change locations.
• Trust your instincts when something feels off.
• Take some time to think about "What if... what should I do?" scenarios.
• Develop small safety habits now to avoid chaos after an incident occurs.

Step 2: Stay Focused in Public

• Maintain a relaxed but alert state, do not be overly tense, just pay attention to your surroundings.
• Keep your head up while walking or traveling, and don't wear headphones on one ear to avoid being completely immersed in your phone.
• Periodically change your daily routes, such as your commute, gym schedule, and locations for coffee and lunch.
• Avoid discussing sensitive itineraries loudly in public areas or rideshares.

Step 3: During Outings (Daytime or Nighttime)

• Walk with purpose, avoid showing confusion or hesitation.
• When drinking or going out late at night, never walk home alone; share your itinerary and location with a trusted person.
• Carry a flashlight or pepper spray with you, and have it ready in your hand when walking alone at night.
• Never discuss your crypto holdings with strangers or in public settings.
• Set a meeting point with friends or colleagues in case you get separated.
• Do not post real-time location updates.

Step 4: Make Travel and Hotel Stays Safer

• Maintain a "low-key presence" while traveling, blend into the environment, and avoid showing wealth.
• Do not share travel plans in advance or disclose your current location.
• Make it a habit to familiarize yourself with evacuation routes and stairwell locations each time you check into a hotel.
• Keep shoes and a few essentials within easy reach to create a simple emergency kit.
• Be aware of any anomalies in your room and trust your intuition.
• Use the hotel safe and place some items you will need in the morning (like a shoe) inside, so you don't forget your valuables.

Step 5: Additional Caution for High-Risk Personnel

• Crypto industry practitioners can set up a bait wallet with transaction records to use as a countermeasure in case of coercion.
• Avoid wearing clothing with company logos in public.
• Reduce your digital footprint: consider using information clearing services and opt out of public property databases.
• Upgrade home security, install cameras or motion lights, especially near entry points.
• Avoid concentrating all assets or identity information in a single account or device; manage them in a decentralized manner.
• Practice noticing exits and cover in public spaces to make it an instinctive reaction.
• Use a PO box or office address instead of your home address; when possible, buy property under an LLC name instead of a personal name.

Step 6: Maintain Safety Habits

• Keep a low-profile public image.
• Avoid publicly sharing family photos.
• Regularly check home security: sensors, cameras, locks, lights.
• Conduct a quick "what-if scenario" drill once a month to stay alert.
• Regularly update digital security settings, including bait wallets.

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