Desktop/Web Browser wallets
Desktop/Web Browser wallets
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.
Which desktop wallet should I choose?
This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular desktop wallets.
Text | MetaMask |
Polygon Chain support | ⚠️ |
Built-in DApp browser | ➖ |
Hardware wallet compatible | ✅ |
Open source (auditability) | ✅ |
Interact with Polygon (for advanced users!) | ✅ |
⚠️ Requires additional setup
You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.
MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 (Ethereum network) by default, and BEP2 & BEP20 (Binance Chain and Binance Smart Chain networks) with a little work.
Pros:
Open source for auditability
WEB3 capable on BscScan
A strong history of security and reliability
A large amount of how-to guides and resources online
Many tools and custom settings
Supports a very large number of languages
Is also available on mobile devices
Cons:
Longer setup time than other options
Additional steps needed to use with Polygon Network, NATURA and the NFTs
Extra information and settings may confuse beginners
Download MetaMask (Automatically detects browser) MetaMask Setup Guide
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