XBT guide · updated 2026-11-15

XBT safety checklist: seeds, fake wallets, claim scams and replay

Most losses around a chain split come from a handful of mistakes. Here they are, with how to avoid each one. Use this as a checklist alongside your path on Start here.

Golden rule: never type a seed that still guards bitcoin into new or unfamiliar software. Move your BTC to a fresh wallet first. Nobody needs your seed to “claim” anything.

Your seed

• A seed that still guards bitcoin never goes into new software, a website, a phone app or a chat. Move the BTC out first.
• After the split, keep separate seeds for each chain. Better still, make a brand-new XBT-only seed.
• Back seeds up on paper or steel. No photos, no cloud, no typing them anywhere.

Fake wallets

• Download only from the project’s official release page, and verify the signature.
• Watch for look-alike apps and unofficial store listings that use a project’s name.
• A browser extension or website that asks for your recovery words is a thief.

“Claim” scams

• Nothing needs to be claimed. Your XBT is already at your addresses.
• Any site, app or person asking for your seed or private key to claim, unlock or split fork coins is a scammer.
• The same goes for sites or bots offering to “consolidate”, “recover” or “unlock” XBT for you. You can do every step yourself in your own wallet.
• Be wary of anyone offering to do the split for you, “support agents” who message you first, and cross-chain splitter tools with no review history.

Replay

• A normal pre-split bitcoin transaction is valid on both chains. Split it first: with a checked BTC-only coin, an OP_RETURN over 83 bytes, or by moving the XBT first with a SIGHASH_UNIFIED wallet. See the split guide.
• After any split transaction, check both chains’ explorers to confirm only the chain you meant moved.

Tickers, addresses and exchanges

• “XBT” on Kraken and other large platforms means ordinary bitcoin. Before any deposit, confirm the network says Bitcoin BLAKE2b.
• BTC and XBT addresses look identical. Label your wallets clearly and always send a small test first.
• Type exchange addresses yourself or use a saved bookmark. Look-alike domains and search ads are a common phishing trick.
• Order books are thin: use limit orders, and buy or sell in pieces. See Exchanges.
• Don’t leave coins on small exchanges. They can pause withdrawals, delist a coin or fail.
• Keep only spending money on a phone wallet. Savings go to cold storage.

Sources: xbt.live claim and sell guide, xbt.live cold storage, xbt.live wallets, xbt.live where to buy. All checked 2026-11-15.

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Not financial or tax advice. This guide is education only. Splitting, selling or trading fork coins may be a taxable event where you live; talk to a tax professional. The XBT wallets and firmware mentioned are new, community-built and unaudited. Test with small amounts; you are responsible for your own keys. We never ask for seeds, keys or money. See sources.