🧠 The Hook
Two days ago, I checked my ALIVE token wallet and noticed something strange.
1,204 ALIVE — gone.
Transferred to an account I'd never heard of: 
An account with:
· No posts
· No followers
· No history
· Created just weeks ago
I sat there staring at my screen, heart pounding. How did this happen?
📖 What Happened
I'm still learning Hive. I've been powering up slowly, engaging in communities, and recently received a generous gift of ALIVE tokens from a kind community member.
Then, without my knowledge:
· 1,204 ALIVE were transferred out of my wallet
· Sent to a brand new, empty account
· I never approved this. I never clicked any suspicious link (that I remember).
Either my account was hacked, or I was tricked into approving something I didn't understand.
💔 The Feeling
It's not just about the dollar value (~$8–$10). It's about:
· The violation
· The confusion
· The fear that it could happen again
· The thought: Is Hive safe?
🧠 What I Learned
Your active key is incredibly powerful. Anyone with it can transfer your tokens without you even knowing.
I also learned that new accounts can be traps.
Hackers don't need you to click a link. If they have your key, they just need access. And they don't only target whales — they take small amounts too, hoping no one notices.
But the most important thing I learned? Community matters. When I asked for help, people responded. I wasn't alone.
🛡️ What I Did Next
The moment I realized what happened, I changed my Hive password immediately. Then I checked all my other tokens — HIVE, HBD, everything — to make sure nothing else was missing.
I reviewed everywhere I'd ever entered my keys. Any suspicious sites? Any moments where I might have been careless?
I started using Hive Keychain properly. No more typing my keys into websites. No more shortcuts.
And I asked for help. In communities, in DMs, from people I trust.
🚨 What YOU Must Do Right Now
If you're reading this, please don't wait. Go check your wallet today.
Look at your transaction history. Any transfers you don't recognize? Any tokens missing?
Change your password. Even if nothing is missing. Even if you think you're safe.
Never share your active key. Not with anyone. Not on any site. Not ever.
Use Hive Keychain. It keeps your keys safe so you don't have to type them anywhere.
And be suspicious of "free token" links. They're almost always traps. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
💬 What I Still Don't Know
Was my key stolen from a site I trusted? Did I accidentally approve a malicious transaction? Who is really behind
If anyone has seen this account before, or knows how to trace stolen tokens on Hive-Engine — please share in the comments. I'm still learning, and I'd be grateful for any help.
🙏 Gratitude
To everyone who helped me understand what happened — thank you. Your kindness reminded me why I joined Hive in the first place.
To the ALIVE community who welcomed me so warmly — I'm still here. This doesn't chase me away.
And to anyone reading this — please, protect your keys like your money depends on it. Because it does.
🌍 From Ghana
In Ghana, we have a saying: "The sun that burns also ripens the corn."
This experience burned, but it also taught me. I'm not leaving Hive. I'm learning. I'm staying. And I'm building back — wiser than before.