Speed Routine
Launch a dedicated browser profile with only essential extensions. Pin MetaMask and set a strong local password. The MetaMask login becomes muscle memory when you keep distractions out of the way.
Open WalletNetwork Hygiene
Keep your chain list tidy. Remove unused testnets, label custom RPCs, and verify chain IDs. If swaps stall, try a known-good endpoint before escalating.
Hardware Pairing
Pair a Ledger or Trezor for high-value accounts. You’ll still do a standard MetaMask login, but signing requires the hardware device, blocking malware from pushing surprise approvals.
Phishing Filters
Check domains, inspect permissions, and cap token allowances. If a site requests your Secret Recovery Phrase during login, it’s a scam—period.
Power Fixes
Browser hung? Clear site storage for the stuck dApp, restart the extension service worker, or switch to a fresh profile. On mobile, re-register biometrics and reboot the device.
Automation
Use bookmarks for frequently used dApps and pre-select networks with chainId prompts. Keep an eye on pending signatures; cancel ambiguous ones.