Wallet Permissions
2 storiesThe scope of Wallet Permissions includes token approval management, smart contract allowances, and wallet signature permissions. Relevant work examines unlimited spending approvals, approval revocation tools, and malicious permission requests; delegated wallet authority and session key controls help establish the outcome. Threats and safeguards are separated, with transaction simulation checks, permission audit practices, and token allowance scopes explaining exposure and residual risk. Wallet Security covers the broader protection model; this category narrows the focus to token approvals, contract permissions, signature requests, revocation, allowance monitoring, and malicious authorization flows.
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