🚨 STOP and read this before you “Connect X” for a whitelist or free mint.
You’re not just verifying. You’re handing over your identity. Here’s what you’re sharing:
• Your handle, name, bio, pics, follower count
• Often your EMAIL address (check permissions when authorizing, many apps request it)
• Access to your posts, who you follow, and more
• A permanent token so they can keep pulling data. Ever wonder why you receive spam after switching to a new email address.
Now they know you’re a crypto user.
That X handle email combo = target acquired for:
• Personalized phishing DMs/emails
• Tailored scams & fake airdrops
• Data sold to other attackers
One “free” JPEG could cost you real money.
So what do you do?
Use a burner account.
Always read the permission screen and then bail. This is your sign 🛑.
Revoke access immediately if access was granted (X Settings → Security and account access → Apps and sessions).
Your main account is worth more than any mint.
Stay safe, frens. ♻️ to warn others.