New Year: a simple DeFi reset under $1k

A small reset to start the year right

New Year is a good moment to clean up and start fresh. I am keeping this simple and low-risk: a quick reset I can do with a lean wallet under $1k.

My hope is that this makes the year feel calmer. Fewer loose ends, fewer surprises, and more confidence when I do take the next step.

The short reset checklist

• Tighten approvals. If I do not plan to use a contract again soon, I remove its access.
• Trim old positions. If I cannot explain why a position is open, I close it.
• Set a gas cap. I decide the max fee I will tolerate before I click anything.
• Review backups. I confirm I can still recover my wallet if my device dies.

That is it. The reset is about peace of mind, not extra yield.

Risk analysis

• Technical risk: Approvals can sit for months. That is a long time for something to go wrong.
• Economic risk: Small positions are fee-sensitive. A single expensive transaction can wipe out a month of progress.
• Operational risk: The reset is easy to skip when life is busy. Skipping it is how small problems pile up.

Practical takeaways

• Keep the reset short so it actually happens.
• If you are running under $1k, protect the downside first.
• I want this year to feel steady. The checklist helps me stay that way.