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Recent crypto hacks should cause you to reconsider your security strategy. This guide is designed to answer a simple question: what should you do TODAY to be more secure? Maximum security is not for everyone or for every transaction. There are real usability tradeoffs, so I have structured this guide in layers to make them clear. Whatever level of security you choose, it should be a deliberate choice. Prevent account takeover (highest probability) Secure your keys (highest dollar value) Reduce exposure Prepare for failure Harden environment There are plenty of guides on building crypto trading strategies. Many are decent, none resonated with me. Here's my take. Five easy steps. 0. Get your expectations in check 1. Code a low-quality execution bot 2. Build an orchestration system around that execution 3. Add performance measurement system 4. Use performance data to improve steps 1 to 3 until you're not terrible 5. Start trying to actually make money Let's walk through these. 0. Get your

stalequant.com - field notes stalequant.com - field notes ← Home Make money: Stop being so insecure Recent crypto hacks should cause you to reconsider your security strategy. This guide is designed to answer a simple question: what should you do TODAY to be more secure? Maximum security is not for everyone or for every transaction. There are real usability tradeoffs, so I have structured this guide in layers to make them clear. Whatever level of security you choose, it should be a deliberate choice. Prevent account takeover (highest probability) Install a password manager , e.g., BitWarden. Pu

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