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How do I keep my wallet secure and my money safe?

The best advices to keep your funds safe & secure Activate the “Autolock” option in the XDEFI Wallet Settings (note...

What if I forget my XDEFI Wallet password?

If you have forgotten or lost your XDEFI Wallet password, you will have to repeat the onboarding process and re-import...

What happens if I forgot my secret phrase?

If you have lost your secret phrase, you can only restore your wallet via a .json file (backup or keystore)...

How can I reset my password?

Go to the XDEFI Wallet Settings and click on: Change login password Fill in your Current password Fill in your...

Intro to crypto keys and addresses

The difference between crypto addresses and private keys. Crypto addresses and keys are the security framework for how your personal...

DeFi: Assessing risks

Decentralised Finance (DeFi) activities offer many opportunities within cryptocurrency, with varying degrees of risk. Learn what you can do to...

Wrapped Assets: utility and risk

Wrapped assets are backed or pegged 1:1. Because blockchain tokens cannot move as-is from their native network, wrapped tokens were...

How to migrate from Terra Station to XDEFI Wallet

You can migrate with your Terra Station secret phrase or with your Terra Station private key. The first part of...

How to migrate from MetaMask to XDEFI Wallet

Find out how to migrate from MetaMask Wallet to XDEFI Wallet. 1. Click on the MetaMask extension in the top...

How to back up wallet(s) in XDEFI Wallet

Learn how to back up XDEFI Wallet(s) with 3 different methods : Method 1: Save your XDEFI Wallet secret phrase...

How to create / restore a Ledger Wallet in XDEFI Wallet

Create / restore a Ledger wallet in XDEFI Wallet Click on the XDEFI Wallet extension From the XDEFI Wallet home...

How to import a wallet into XDEFI Wallet using a seed phrase or .json keystore

Method 1 : Import XDEFI Wallet or external wallet using seed phrase from the XDEFI Wallet menus 1. Press the...

How to restore a wallet in XDEFI Wallet?

Method 1: Restore XDEFI Wallet or external wallet (i.e. MetaMask) with Secret/Seed Phrase 1. Click on the MetaMask extension in...

I’ve been hacked, what should I do?

If you are a victim of fraud or theft, be sure to secure your funds Go to XDEFI Wallet Security...

If I get hacked, are my crypto assets insured?

Unfortunately not. You are the only one responsible for your funds (XDEFI Wallet is a non-custodial / decentralized wallet). XDEFI...

Do you have a Bug Bounty Program?

At the time of writing (3 August 2022) XDEFI is currently running a Bug Bounty program with HackerOne. The program...

What type of password should I use for my XDEFI Wallet, my backup file and/or my keystore file?

A strong password includes: A minimum of 8 characters At least one uppercase letter At least one lowercase letter At...

Where should I save my password ?

Save your password in an encrypted password manager file, itself located on an external & offline device. This is a...

What is a secret / seed phrase and how does it work?

A secret phrase, seed phrase, recovery phrase, seed recovery phrase, or backup seed phrase is a list of 12 words...

What’s the difference between a secret phrase and a private key?

Answer with a syllogism : ├ A private key is used to spend the funds you hold. ├ Your wallet...