Walt has issued a security reminder to its Telegram community, confirming that users' wallet balances, deposit addresses, account settings and security arrangements remain unchanged following its name change.
According to the platform's announcement, the rebrand does not require users to migrate their wallets, complete identity verification again, claim existing funds or transfer cryptocurrency to another address.
The announcement also warns that scammers may exploit confusion surrounding the name change to impersonate official support representatives and trick users into disclosing sensitive information.
Walt Confirms Existing Wallets Remain Unchanged
Walt emphasized that the name change does not affect users' existing accounts or digital assets.
The platform states that wallet balances, deposit addresses and security settings remain exactly as they were before the rebrand.
Users do not need to create replacement wallets or move assets to new deposit addresses.
The announcement also confirms that no additional verification procedure is required solely because of the name change.
This distinction matters because wallet migrations and account verification requests are frequently used as pretexts in cryptocurrency phishing attempts.
No Migration, Verification or Balance Claims Required
Walt specifically identified several types of messages that users should treat as fraudulent.
These include requests to:
Migrate an existing wallet to Walt.
Claim or unlock an existing Walt balance.
Verify a wallet because of the rebrand.
Transfer funds to a replacement deposit address.
According to Walt, none of these actions is necessary.
The platform's central message is straightforward: the name has changed, but users' accounts and funds have not.
Anyone receiving a message demanding one of these actions should avoid following its instructions.
Walt Warns Against Telegram Impersonation Scams
Rebranding announcements can create opportunities for scammers because users may expect changes to account access, branding or support channels.
Fraudsters can exploit that uncertainty by creating fake Telegram profiles, copying official branding or sending messages that appear to come from wallet administrators.
Such messages may direct users to fraudulent websites or ask them to connect wallets, reveal recovery phrases or transfer cryptocurrency.
Walt says its representatives will never initiate private messages requesting wallet recovery phrases or instructing users to move funds to a new address.
A recovery phrase provides access to the associated wallet and must never be shared with another person.
Walt Lists Three Official Telegram Channels
To help users distinguish legitimate communications from impersonation attempts, Walt identified three official Telegram accounts.
@walt — Main Walt account
@walt_news — Official announcements and updates
@walt_support — Official support channel
Users should access these accounts through their verified destinations and remain cautious of usernames containing additional characters, unusual spelling or similar-looking names.
The official Telegram destinations are:
https://t.me/walt
https://t.me/walt_news
https://t.me/walt_support
These handles are provided in Walt's announcement. Users should independently confirm account authenticity before sharing any information or interacting with wallet-related requests.
Why Wallet Rebrands Can Attract Phishing Attempts
Cryptocurrency wallets are attractive targets for impersonation attacks because blockchain transactions are often irreversible.
A scammer who obtains a user's recovery phrase may be able to access the wallet and transfer its assets.
Similarly, a fraudulent migration request may convince users to send funds directly to an address controlled by an attacker.
Brand changes can make these scams more convincing by creating an apparent reason for users to take unexpected action.
That is why clear communication about what does and does not change during a rebrand is important.
In Walt's case, the company has explicitly stated that no user action is required to preserve existing balances or account access.
What TON and Telegram Users Should Know
The warning is relevant to the broader Telegram and TON ecosystem, where wallets, Mini Apps and blockchain services are increasingly accessible through messaging interfaces.
Telegram's convenience can also make impersonation attempts appear familiar, particularly when fraudulent accounts imitate established applications.
Users should therefore verify official communication channels, avoid unsolicited wallet links and never disclose private keys or recovery phrases.
The same precautions apply whether a service is accessed through Telegram, a standalone application or a website.
What Should Walt Users Do Now?
According to the announcement, existing Walt users do not need to take any action because of the rebrand.
Balances and deposit addresses remain unchanged, and existing account settings continue to apply.
Users who encounter messages about migration, re-verification or balance claims should treat them as suspicious and verify information through Walt's official channels.
If a recovery phrase has already been disclosed, the wallet should be considered compromised. Users should seek trusted security guidance immediately rather than following instructions from unsolicited support accounts.
Bottom Line
Walt has confirmed that its rebrand does not affect existing wallet balances, deposit addresses, account settings or security arrangements.
No migration, additional verification, balance claim or fund transfer is required.
The platform also warned that scammers may impersonate Walt representatives during the transition.
Its official Telegram accounts are @walt, @walt_news and @walt_support.
For users, the most important security reminder is simple: a legitimate name change does not require sharing a recovery phrase or transferring funds to a new wallet.
Walt Official Telegram Channels
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