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How Do Hardware Wallets Mitigate Token Approval Risks?

Hardware wallets require physical confirmation for every transaction, including the initial token approve transaction. This forces the user to be physically present and aware of the contract address and the amount being approved.

By making the approval process explicit and physical, they prevent silent, malicious approvals that could be triggered by compromised software wallets or phishing attacks.

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