What Is a Contract Address (And How Not to Get Scammed in Crypto)

Ever see a new token on social media and wonder if it’s legit—or a scam waiting to happen? In this episode of New To Crypto Podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most important concepts in crypto security: contract addresses.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ What a contract address is and why it matters
 ✅ How to find the official one (step-by-step)
 ✅ Common scams to watch out for (and how to avoid them)
 ✅ Why native coins like ETH and BTC don’t need a contract address

Plus, I’ll share real examples and pro tips to keep your funds safe in a world full of fake tokens and phishing traps.

 🔗 Resources & Links in Show Notes:

•  Official token explorers (Etherscan, BSCScan)
•  CoinMarketCap & CoinGecko links
• Ethereum

🎧 Listen now and protect yourself before making your next crypto move!

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