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# 💳 | Creating a Wallet

To start using <mark style="color:green;">**EasyX**</mark> on any chain, you only need a compatible wallet. These wallets can be accessed via both desktop computers and mobile devices, so it's important to pick one that aligns with your specific requirements.

{% hint style="danger" %}
While setting up your wallet, you need to take the following precautions:

:large\_blue\_diamond: Download and install the most recent version of the wallet from an official source.

:large\_blue\_diamond: Follow the setup instructions closely.

:large\_blue\_diamond: Securely back up your recovery phrases.

:octagonal\_sign: DO NOT share your recovery phrases with anyone.

:octagonal\_sign: DO NOT input your recovery phrase anywhere other than your wallet app.
{% endhint %}

<mark style="color:green;">**EasyX**</mark> supports all the wallets featured below 👇

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="MetaMask" %}

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MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 (Ethereum network).

**Pros:**

* Open-source.
* Historically the most popular.
* Tons of resources and guides online.
* Supports many languages.
* Available on mobile.

**Cons:**

* Originally built by devs, for devs.
* Extra information and settings may confuse beginners.

{% embed url="<https://metamask.io/download.html>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="WalletConnect" %}

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WalletConnect is an open protocol for connecting wallets and DApps (Web3 applications), which uses a bridge server to establish a remote connection between two applications and/or devices, scan a QR code to establish a connection, and start communication.\
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**Pros**

* User-friendly, compatible with multiple blockchain networks.
* Secures user interactions, pretty decentralized.

**Cons**

* Dependency on dApp and wallet support.
* Connectivity issues and potential complexity for some users.
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Trust Wallet" %}

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Trust Wallet is a popular wallet for smart devices. It supports DApps, NFT collectibles (with Opensea.io support), and in-wallet staking.

**Pros:**

* Open source.
* Backed by Binance.
* Easily switch between several crypto networks.
* Includes popular networks by default.
* Includes in-wallet staking options.

**Cons:**

* Language tied to PC/Mobile settings.
* Limited DApps.

{% embed url="<https://trustwallet.com/>" %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Coinbase Wallet" %}

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Millions of users choose Coinbase Wallet to earn yield with DeFi, swap more than 5,500 assets, and hold their NFT collections.&#x20;

Coinbase wallet supports ERC20 (Ethereum network).

**Pros:**

* Easy to transfer assets from Coinbase retail app.
* Supports fiat on-ramps.
* Industry-leading security with secure cloud backup.
* Available on mobile.

**Cons:**

* Chrome only.

{% embed url="<https://coinbase-wallet.onelink.me/q5Sx/fdb9b250>" %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}