# ZEN Migration Safety Checklist: Don’t Get Scammed

**Published by:** [Horizen Blog](https://blog.horizen.io/)
**Published on:** 2025-06-10
**URL:** https://blog.horizen.io/zen-migration-safety-checklist-don-t-get-scammed

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As Horizen prepares to migrate ZEN to an ERC-20 token on Base, security is your first priority. Migrations are prime targets for scammers — and a few simple precautions can protect your assets. This guide outlines the key practices to keep your ZEN safe throughout the process.Core Principles: Your First Line of Defense✅ Trust Only Official SourcesAlways rely on official Horizen communication channels:Website: horizen.ioDocs: horizen-2-docs.horizen.ioGitHub: github.com/HorizenOfficialVerified Socials:Discord: https://horizen.io/invite/discordTelegram Community Group: https://t.me/horizencommunityTelegram News Channel: https://t.me/horizenglobalX / Twitter: https://x.com/horizenglobalYouTube: https://youtube.com/horizenLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/horizenofficial✅ Verify the Official Claim PortalThere will only be one official claim portal — and it will be hosted on a horizen.io domain. Any other site is a scam.✅ Never Trust Unsolicited HelpScammers are active during migrations. Get help from the official team when you need support.Horizen staff will never DM you firstWe will never ask for private keys or seed phrasesIf you need help, use our official Discord ticketing system✅ Your Keys = Your CryptoNever share your private keys or seed phrases with anyone, ever.Secure Your Claiming ProcessUnderstand the MechanismYou’ll sign a message on the Horizen Mainchain to prove wallet ownershipThis signed proof lets you claim your ZEN as ERC-20 on BaseYou are not sending your ZEN anywhere — no tokens leave your wallet until claimedVerify to Claim PortalThe one and only official claim portal will be on the horizen.io domain, and we will communicate the Claim Portal once it becomes active through official communication channels.Verify Your Destination AddressTriple-check your destination address before submitting your claim. One wrong character = permanent lossProtect Your CredentialsThe official claim site will never ask for seed phrases or private keys. Any site that requests this information is a scam.Secure Ledger UsageIf using Ledger, download the tool and run it locally, and offline for maximum securityAdditional Security TipsBookmark official sites — avoid using search engines, which can show fake linksDon’t use public Wi-Fi — always migrate using secure networksDouble-check URLs and social handles — phishing sites often use near-identical domain namesYour privacy, control, and security are core to Horizen — and this migration is no exception. Stay vigilant, stay safe, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.Helpful Migration Resources:Migration GuideExchange Support Status TrackerMigration Dry-run Guide

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