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Wallet approval

Permission for a contract to spend or interact with tokens.

Glossary readUpdated July 12, 2026

What it means

Approvals let smart contracts move specific tokens up to a set limit depending on token standard and wallet action.

Why it matters

Unlimited approvals to malicious or compromised contracts can lead to asset loss.

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