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Wallets confusing? It is a keyring, and you can learn it for free in ten minutes.
A wallet is a keyring. It holds the key that controls your address on a network, and the seed phrase is the master copy of that key. Once that clicks, everything else opens: connect, sign, done. You can learn it hands on with free test money, so the first mistakes cost nothing.
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Make a practice wallet and get free test dollars
Install any well-known wallet, write the seed phrase on paper, then get free test USDC from Circle's public faucet. Send some to yourself. You just did the whole loop.
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Practise a real send with free test money
The fastest way to understand a wallet is to use one with nothing at stake.
How it works
Test networks work exactly like the real ones, with free money. Our send dollars across a border Unlock starts on testnet.
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Make a key in your browser and sign with it
See a key and a signature with your own eyes, no money involved.
How it works
Generate your own identity key locally, back it up under your own passphrase and sign a message. The key never leaves the tab. See mint a did:key.
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Learn what a signature lets a site do
Connecting is harmless. Signing is where you say yes.
How it works
Install Scam Sniffer so every signature gets checked, and read block drainers.
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Share a family wallet that needs two of three
One lost phone should not mean lost money.
How it works
A Safe multisig needs a set number of owners to approve any move. See set up a family multisig and make sure my family gets my crypto.
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A wallet sandbox tutor
A guided practice wallet that explains each pop-up as you click it.
How it works
A testnet-only tutor that walks a newcomer through make, receive, send, sign and revoke, explaining each screen, would replace a hundred videos. Build it, or have the House build it.
Skip these. Skip storing your seed phrase in photos, notes apps or email, and skip any site that asks you to type it in. No real app ever needs it after setup.
Straight answers
What is a seed phrase?
A list of 12 or 24 words that is the master copy of your wallet's key. Anyone who has it controls the wallet. Write it on paper and keep it offline.
What is the difference between connecting and signing?
Connecting shows a site your address. Signing approves an action, which can include letting the site move your tokens. Read every signature before you approve.
Can I practise without real money?
Yes. Test networks are free copies of the real ones. Circle's faucet gives free test USDC.
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