Wallets & security
ERC-20 allowances
An allowance lets a spender transfer tokens for an owner.
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Overview
An allowance lets a spender transfer tokens for an owner.
Why it matters
Unlimited approvals reduce prompts but enlarge compromise impact.
What to check
List and revoke stale spenders.