Getting Started: Petra Wallet

A quick overview on setting up your Petra wallet.

What is Petra Wallet?

Petra Wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet designed for the Aptos blockchain, which is known for its high performance and scalability. The wallet provides users with a simple and secure way to manage their digital assets, including tokens and NFTs on the Aptos network.

This makes Petra Wallet is a robust choice for those looking to explore or manage assets in the Aptos ecosystem, combining ease of use with strong security measures. Its focus on Aptos-specific functionality makes it a go-to wallet for users of this blockchain.

Key Features

Browser Extension Wallet

  • The wallet is available as a browser extension for Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, allowing for easy integration with dApps and web3 applications.

Aptos Ecosystem Integration

  • As a native wallet for Aptos, Petra allows seamless interaction with the Aptos blockchain and its decentralized applications (dApps).

Non-Custodial

Multi-Asset Support

  • Petra supports Aptos native tokens as well as other assets built on the network, including NFTs.


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?


How to Get Started

For the most up to date instructions on installing Petra wallet, please review the official documentation using the guide below.

Once you have Petra wallet installed, follow the prompts to setup and secure your new wallet.

If you opt to create a new wallet you will next be prompted to set a password to secure your wallet.

If you create a new wallet you will next be shown your new seed phrase. Please write this down and store it securely. On the next screen you will be prompted to select one of the seed words in your seed phrase to ensure it was recorded correctly.

After this, you will be prompted to create a Petra name. This can be used in addition to your wallet address.

This is entirely optional and opting to use your regular wallet address will not limit wallet functionality.

And that's it, you're done!

Your Petra wallet can now be accessed via your browser toolbar.


Questions?

Feel free to reach out to our Support Team if you would like any clarification.

For direct support, please create a ticket on our support platform.

A link for a support request can also be found along the top of this webpage as well as many other Chorus One resources including OPUS Pool, The Chorus One SDK, and our Blog.


About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others.

Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures.

As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.

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