Get a Wallet#
Use this page to choose a wallet and learn basic wallet safety.
Pick a Wallet#
| Need | Best fit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Browser dApps | Nautilus | Common choice for web dApps and wallet connector flows. |
| Desktop wallet | Minotaur | Desktop-focused wallet option. |
| Desktop wallet with optional full node | Satergo | Useful if you want a desktop wallet with node-oriented options. |
| Mobile wallet | Ergo Mobile Wallet | Good fit for mobile holding and payments. |
| Hardware wallet | Ledger | Better for higher-value custody and hardware signing. |
| Offline storage | Cold Wallet Guide | Use for long-term holding and reduced online exposure. |
| Paper wallet | Paper Wallet | Only use if you understand backup and spending risks. |
| Node wallet | Node Wallet Overview | Operator/developer flow, not the simplest user wallet. |
| Multisig | Multisig | Shared custody and higher-control setups. |
| Android browser extensions | Nautilus or Safew on Android | For mobile browser dApp access. |
For broader comparison, see Wallets Overview.
Recent Wallet Releases#
- Ergo Wallet App
v2.4.2313updates the Android build for Android 15+ and fixes status-bar/camera cutout and gesture-bar UI overlap. - Nautilus
v1.3.3adds Crux and HOF token metadata, updates token-rate fetching, adds Javanese and Malaysian translations, and bumps dependencies. - Satergo
v1.9.4fixes node launching and improves send-option address labels.
Quick Decision#
| If you are... | Choose |
|---|---|
| New and using dApps | Nautilus |
| New and mostly holding on mobile | Ergo Mobile Wallet |
| Holding larger amounts | Ledger or cold storage |
| Running infrastructure | Node wallet only if needed |
| Managing shared funds | Multisig |
Safety First#
- Write down seed phrases offline.
- Never share seed phrases or private keys.
- Verify addresses before sending.
- Try small transactions before large transfers.
- Keep wallet software updated.
- Use Access Issues if a wallet does not load or connect.
Advanced Address Tools#
Vanity address tools search for addresses matching a chosen pattern. ergo-vanitygen-rust is a Rust vanity-address generator with GUI and CLI modes, local seed generation, paper-wallet output, and pattern difficulty estimation. Treat vanity generation as advanced custody tooling: build or download only from trusted sources, verify generated addresses, and protect any seed phrase it creates.
Payments and dApps#
- dApp Connector: browser dApp connection.
- ErgoPay: link and QR payment flow.
- ErgoAuth: authentication with wallet signatures.
- Message Signing: verify actions and ownership.
- Proxy Payments: payment proxy contracts.