Wallet Basics

Whether you’re crypto–curious or completely new, this guide explains wallets in plain English—plus why Solana Mobile offers the smoothest, Apple‑Pay‑style experience on the market.

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1 What Is a Wallet?

• A wallet is your personal keyring on the blockchain.

• It holds a private key (your secret) and a public address (safe to share).

• With that key you can:

  1. Store tokens (digital cash & collectibles).

  2. Sign transactions (approve actions like “post” or “claim reward”).

  3. Log in to Web3 apps—no passwords.

You never send your private key to a server. The wallet signs locally, then only the signature is broadcast.

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2 Ways to Hold Your Keys

Style	Who Holds the Keys?	Best For
Solana Mobile (Saga & Chapter 2)	You – protected by the phone’s secure enclave	iPhone‑level ease: press a button, confirm with Face ID/fingerprint, done.
Self‑Custody Extension / App	You	Laptop or non‑Solana mobile users ready to back up a seed phrase.
Hardware Wallet	You (on a USB‑like device)	Long‑term savings & maximum cold‑storage security.
Managed Wallet (coming soon)	Us (encrypted)	No crypto knowledge needed—sign up with email, we handle the keys.

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3 Why We Love Solana Mobile

Native Signing = Web2 Smoothness

• Press “Pay” (or “Post”) in any compatible app.

• Phone pops up an OS‑level sheet—just like Apple Pay.

• Confirm with biometrics → transaction signs → app resumes.

Built‑in Seed Vault

• Private keys live inside a dedicated secure enclave.

• Even a rogue app can’t read or export them.

Deep‑Link Magic

• Wallet prompts appear over any mobile dApp—no extension juggling.

• Works with Phantom, Backpack, Solflare and more via Mobile Wallet Adapter.

Bottom line: If you own an iPhone or flagship Android, Solana Mobile feels the same—just with a blockchain under the hood.

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4 Popular Wallet Options

Wallet	Platforms	Highlights
Phantom	Chrome, Firefox, iOS, Android, Solana Mobile	Clean UI, huge ecosystem.
Backpack	Chrome, iOS, Solana Mobile	xNFT gallery, multi‑chain roadmap.
Solflare	Browser, mobile, hardware support	Ledger integration, native staking.
Seed Vault (Solana Mobile built‑in)	Saga, Chapter 2	No separate app needed—system prompt handles signing.

Always download from official app stores or the wallet’s verified site—never from pop‑ups.

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5 Getting Started

1. Pick your style

   • Solana Mobile user? Just open any dApp and let Seed Vault guide you.

   • Desktop/mobile? Install Phantom, Backpack, etc.

   • Waiting for Managed Wallet? Join the wait‑list in Settings.

2. Create or import a wallet

   • Write down the seed phrase if you self‑custody.

3. Connect your wallet via the Connect button.

4. Explore—post, vote, claim ad revenue.

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6 Stay Safe

• Back up your seed phrase offline (if self‑custody).

• Verify download sources.

• Beware DMs—support will never ask for your keys.

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7 Managed Wallets (Coming Soon)

Want zero setup? Our Managed Wallet lets you:

• Sign up with an email & password—no seed phrase.

• Post and earn instantly; we sign for you under the hood.

• Tip users and top up your account with a credit card.

Join the early‑access wait‑list from your profile.