Being on DT2 shouldn't mean that user can be trusted with money.
This is horrible advice. Being in the DefaultTrust network means you will influence others as to if certain members can be trusted with money, including sockpuppets that may or may not be public.
If you are in the Default Trust network, your "sponsor" should be able to trust you with an absolute minimum of 6 figures (USD) at the drop of a hat, however $1-2 million would be much more ideal.
That doesn't make any sense. Many (perhaps most) DT members never even approach the amounts of monetary risk you're talking about.