Wallet set up
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The first thing you need for getting started on sans.finance is setting up a wallet which supports Binance Smart Chain(BSC).
There are lots of crypto wallet options for smart phones and computers.
You can choose a wallet which suits you best from the below tables and follow set up instructions.
You can install these wallets as an application on your computer or as a plugin on Chrome or Firefox browsers.
Below table will give you idea about the most popular wallets used on computers.
MetaMask
Binance Wallet
Token Pocket
Binance Smart Chain support
⚠️
✅
⚠️
Built-in DApp browser
➖
➖
✅
Hardware wallet compatible
✅
✅
➖
Open source
✅
✅
✅
Interact with BscScan
✅
➖
➖
⚠️ Requires additional setup
Pros:
Longer setup time than other options
Additional steps needed to use with Binance Smart Chain and PancakeSwap
Extra information and settings may confuse beginners
Cons:
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
Click here to download Metamask.
Below video shows how to install Metamask.
You can find how to configure Metamask for BSC network in the below video.
Smartphone/Mobile wallets allow you to access your crypto almost anywhere. Wallets are available on both Android and iOS devices.
This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular mobile wallets.
TrustWallet
Metamask
Token Pocket
SafePal
Binance Smart Chain support
✅
⚠️
✅
✅
Built-in DApp browser
✅ Android
⚠️ iOS
✅
✅
✅
Hardware wallet compatible
➖
✅
➖
🔶
Open source
✅
✅
✅
➖
Interact with BscScan
➖
✅
➖
➖
⚠️ Requires some setup 🔶 Only supports SafePal hardware wallet
Trust Wallet is a popular wallet for smart devices. It supports DApps, NFT collectibles (with Opensea.io support), and in-wallet staking.
Pros:
Open source for auditability
Backed by the Binance cryptocurrency exchange
Easily switch between several crypto networks
Includes networks by default
Includes in-wallet staking options
Has additional features such as NFT collection, BNB staking, and DApp access within the wallet
Cons:
Language tied to phone settings
Limited DApps
Transaction notifications can be delayed
Click here to download Trust Wallet.
Click here to see Trust Wallet setup guide.
