Self-custody basics
Trust Wallet
Learn how to obtain the app from the official provider, understand its recovery process, and verify the network for each asset.
Before you get started
- Find installation and setup instructions on the official website.
- Understand your backup and recovery responsibilities before funding a wallet.
- Check supported networks and the meaning of each approval request.
A question to answer firstWhat recovery method does my account use, and have I understood the official backup instructions?
Official Trust Wallet website ↗Web3 wallet basics
MetaMask
Learn the difference between connecting to a site, signing a message, approving token spending, and sending a transaction.
Before you get started
- Find installation and setup instructions on the official website.
- Understand your backup and recovery responsibilities before funding a wallet.
- Check supported networks and the meaning of each approval request.
A question to answer firstCan I explain the permission this site is requesting before I approve it?
Official MetaMask website ↗Hardware wallet basics
Ledger
Learn how the device and companion software work together, how recovery is handled, and how to verify transaction details.
Before you get started
- Find installation and setup instructions on the official website.
- Understand your backup and recovery responsibilities before funding a wallet.
- Check supported networks and the meaning of each approval request.
A question to answer firstAm I checking the transaction on the device, and do I understand what the device does and does not protect?
Official Ledger website ↗Read the safety checklist →