Create a Wallet
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To get started on your Baptswap journey on Aptos, the first thing you'll need is to set up a wallet that supports the Aptos chain. Wallets are available both on desktop computers and smartphone devices. Please find below a comparison between various Aptos compatible wallets, so you can choose the wallet that matches your preferences.
When you're setting up a wallet, be sure to:
✅ Download and install only the latest version from an official source.
✅ Follow the setup guide carefully.
✅ Safely back up your recovery phrases.
❌ NEVER share your recovery phrases with anyone, under any circumstances.
❌ NEVER input your recovery phrase to a website or app, other than your wallet app.
At the time of writing, there are a limited number of mobile wallets for Aptos. The Protocol has added support for a various amount of them to to work with Baptswap. We will include more wallets in the tutorial when they are available.
Mobile device wallets and desktop-based wallets have different strengths and weaknesses. Consider which fits your needs better to help decide which type of wallet to use.
Use anywhere
✅
➖
Easy to use
✅
✅
More secure
➖
✅
Accessibility friendly
➖
✅
Damage/loss/theft resistant
➖
✅
Power/connection outage resistant
✅
➖
Smartphone/Mobile wallets allow you to access your crypto almost anywhere. Wallets are available on both Android and iOS devices.
This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular mobile wallets used with Baptswap.
Aptos Chain support
✅
✅
Built-in DApp browser
✅
✅
Hardware wallet compatible
➖
➖
Open source (auditability)
✅
✅
You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.
Petra wallet is the official extension that lets you explore Aptos in both mobile and browser.
Highlights:
Built by Aptos Labs
Easy to use
Supports multiple accounts
Built-in NFT support
Supports Aptos testnet and one-click testnet APT faucet
Note:
Desktop and Mobile Support
Only supports Aptos chains
Desktop wallets are available on your home computer or laptop computer. Wallets on your computer can run as standalone applications, or as web browser plugins for popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox.
This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular desktop wallets used with BAPTSWAP on Aptos.
Aptos Chain support
✅
✅
✅
✅
✅
Hardware wallet compatible
➖
➖
➖
➖
➖
Open source (auditability)
✅
❓
✅
❓
❓
❓ - as of writing, we are unsure about the status of this information
You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.
Petra wallet is the official extension that lets you explore Aptos in your browser.
Highlights:
Built by Aptos Labs
Easy to use
Supports multiple accounts
Built-in NFT support
Supports Aptos testnet and one-click testnet APT faucet
Note:
Desktop only
Only supports Aptos chains
NEVER, in any situation, should you ever give someone your private key or recovery phrase ("seed phrase"). This will give that person complete control over your wallet and funds!
The Baptswap site and staff will never ask you to input your seed phrase or private key!
We recommend using until more mobile wallets are ready.
(Automatically detects device)
(Automatically detects device)
A bit complicated if you want to export your private key and manage it or use it in other wallets. .
