Coinbase Wallet: Your Secure Gateway to Web3

What is Coinbase Wallet?

Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody cryptocurrency wallet that gives you complete control over your digital assets. Unlike the Coinbase exchange, this non-custodial wallet ensures you - and only you - hold the private keys to your crypto.

Key Benefits:

• 🔐 Full asset control - You own your private keys
• 🌐 Multi-chain support - Store ETH, BTC, SOL, and 100,000+ tokens
• 🖥️ Web3 access - Connect to any dApp across Ethereum, Polygon, and more
• 🔄 Easy swaps - Trade tokens directly in-app
• 📱 Cross-platform - Mobile app + browser extension available

Getting Started

1. Download & Setup

• Mobile: iOS | Android
• Browser Extension: Chrome Web Store

Setup Process:

1. Choose "Create new wallet"
2. Securely store your 12-word recovery phrase (never digital!)
3. Set up biometric/Face ID protection
4. Fund your wallet by receiving crypto

2. Wallet Security Essentials

• 🚨 Recovery phrase = Your master key (store safely offline)
• 🔒 Enable all security features (biometrics, auto-lock)
• ⚠️ Never share private keys or recovery phrase

Managing Your Crypto

Receiving Assets

1. Tap "Receive" in your wallet
2. Select cryptocurrency
3. Share your wallet address/QR code
4. Always verify first/last address characters

Sending Assets

1. Tap "Send"
2. Enter exact recipient address
3. Double-check network compatibility
4. Confirm transaction details

Swapping Tokens

1. Navigate to "Swap" feature
2. Select tokens and amounts
3. Review network fees
4. Confirm swap

💡 Pro Tip: Use Layer 2 networks (Arbitrum, Polygon) for lower fees when possible

Exploring Web3

Connecting to dApps

1. Open dApp browser in mobile app
2. Visit platforms like Uniswap or OpenSea
3. Tap "Connect Wallet" and approve connection
4. Start interacting with Web3 apps

NFT Management

• View your NFT collection in the wallet
• Buy/sell NFTs on major marketplaces
• Showcase your digital collectibles

Advanced Features

• 🌉 Cross-chain bridging between networks
• 💳 Coinbase Card integration (US only)
• 🔗 WalletConnect support for desktop dApps
• 🏦 Fiat on-ramps via linked bank accounts

Security Center

✅ Best Practices:

• Use hardware wallet for large holdings
• Bookmark legitimate dApps
• Regularly review connected apps
• Keep recovery phrase physically secure

❌ Avoid:

• Clicking suspicious links
• Approving unlimited token allowances
• Storing recovery phrase digitally

Need Help?

• 🆘 Official Support
• 💬 Community Forum
• 🐦 @CoinbaseWallet on Twitter

Your Web3 Journey Starts Here

Coinbase Wallet puts the power of decentralized finance in your hands. Whether you're trading tokens, collecting NFTs, or exploring dApps, you maintain complete control of your digital assets.

Get started today: wallet.coinbase.com