Getting Started: Leap Wallet

What is Leap Wallet?

Leap Wallet is a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet designed specifically for the Cosmos ecosystem, enabling users to manage, stake, and trade their assets across multiple Cosmos-based blockchains.

It offers a seamless and intuitive interface for interacting with decentralized applications (dApps) and features robust security measures, including full control of private keys.

Leap supports staking directly within the wallet, providing users with easy access to validators and rewards. Additionally, it integrates with popular protocols and block explorers in the Cosmos ecosystem, making it a versatile choice for users looking to manage their Cosmos assets efficiently.

Non-Custodial Wallet Safety

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?

Step 1. Install the Leap Wallet

First, download your Leap wallet. You can find their official site here: https://www.leapwallet.io/

For the focus of this guide, we will be covering the Leap wallet browser extension.

Click on the extension in the browser toolbar and the following page will open up.

Step 2. Import or Create a New Account

Once installed, you can create a new wallet, import an existing wallet, or log in with a hardware wallet such as Ledger.

If you choose to create a new wallet you will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed.

You will be asked for the mnemonic again. Enter the 12 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.

Next, you will be prompted to create a password to secure and lock your wallet when not in use.

After you have set your password your Leap wallet is all set to go!

Click on 'Launch Extension' to begin using your new wallet.