Getting Started: Keplr Wallet
Everything you need to know to stake your AXL with Chorus One.
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Keplr Wallet is a non-custodial, browser-based cryptocurrency wallet tailored for the Cosmos ecosystem, supporting Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) and a wide range of Cosmos-based blockchains.
It enables users to manage, stake, and interact with decentralized applications (dApps) seamlessly, all while maintaining full control of their private keys.
Keplr offers a user-friendly interface, built-in staking features, and integration with popular Cosmos dApps, making it a go-to choice for Cosmos ecosystem participants. With support for custom chains and extensions like Ledger hardware wallets, Keplr provides flexibility, security, and convenience for both novice and advanced users.
For the focus of this guide, we recommend using the Keplr wallet browser extension.
In case you don't have the Keplr extension installed in your browser, please visit https://www.keplr.app/ and click on 'Install Keplr'.
Click on Install Keplr for Chrome if you are using a Chrome browser or Brave if you are using the Brave browser and follow the installation instructions.
Click on the extension in the Chrome/Brave toolbar and the following page will open up.
You can select to either create a new wallet, import an existing wallet, or connect with a hardware wallet.
In case you do not have an existing Keplr account you can click 'Create a new wallet'.
If you already have a wallet to use, you can select 'Import an existing wallet' or you can connect with a compatible hardware wallet, such as a Ledger device.
Alternatively, Keplr now offers the ability to associate your wallet with your Google account, however, this is a less secure way of establishing your wallet and is generally not recommended.
If you choose to create a new wallet you will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed.
Optional: You can select the 24 words option for a more secure mnemonic.
Please be sure to back up your mnemonic seed securely.
It is recommended to store it physically; never in a digital format or as a screenshot.
Never share this seed phrase with anyone, as they will have access to your funds.
A lost mnemonic seed phrase cannot be recovered.
Anyone with your mnemonic seed phrase can take control of your assets.
Next, enter an account name and a password to lock and unlock your wallet. You will be asked for the mnemonic again.
Enter the 12 or 24 words in order and case sensitive (all lower case).
This is to make sure you remember the mnemonic and confirm that you wrote it down correctly.
After verifying your 12 or 24 word phrase, you will be prompted to select any other Cosmos Hub networks you'd like to add to your wallet.
No need to add any other networks if you don't plan on using them yet. You can always select more networks later.
However, it is advisable to have 'Cosmos Hub' selected when creating your new wallet.
Once you selected the relevant networks you want to use, click 'Save' and you'll be all set to go.
Regardless of whether you already have an wallet or if you just created it, you can now click on the Keplr extension to view your address or visit https://wallet.keplr.app/?tab=overview to see your full Keplr dashboard.
You're all set! Your Keplr wallet is up and running and you are ready to send, receive, stake, or interact with the Cosmos DeFi ecosystem.
It can be convenient to pin it to your browser toolbar by clicking on the puzzle piece 🧩 icon and then the pin icon to pin it to your browser's extension bar.
Non-custodial wallets offer full control over your crypto but require diligent security practices to ensure your funds stay safe.
It is of paramount importance to safeguard your seed phrase, use strong passwords, avoid online storage of seed phrases or private keys, and to consider utilizing a hardware wallet for large holdings.
To learn more, please see Crypto Security Best Practices and What is a Seed Phrase?
