Address whitelisting
Limiting withdrawals to a pre-approved list of addresses.
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What is address whitelisting?
Address whitelisting lets you set a list of approved withdrawal addresses in advance. Once it is switched on, funds can only be sent to addresses you have already added and confirmed.
How it works
You add and verify trusted addresses, and the platform blocks withdrawals to anything not on the list. Many services add a short delay before a newly added address becomes active.
Why it matters
Even if someone gained access to your account, they could not withdraw to an unknown address. The delay also gives you time to spot and cancel a change you did not make.
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