Create a Wallet
To get started on Hopium, the first thing you'll need is to set up a Metamask or any Decentralised Wallet that supports GDCC Chain (GDCC). Wallets are available both on desktop computers and on smartphone devices. You'll
When you're setting up a wallet, be sure to:
- ✅ Download and install only the latest version from an official source.
- ✅ Follow the setup guide carefully.
- ✅ Safely back up your recovery phrases.
- ❌ NEVER share your recovery phrases with anyone, under any circumstances.
- ❌ NEVER input your recovery phrase to a website or app, other than your wallet app.
Mobile device wallets and desktop-based wallets have different strengths and weaknesses. Consider which fits your needs better to help decide which type of wallet to use.
Text | Mobile | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
Use anywhere | ✅ | ➖ |
Easy to use | ✅ | ➖ |
More secure | ➖ | ✅ |
Accessibility friendly | ➖ | ✅ |
Damage/loss/theft resistant | ➖ | ✅ |
Power/connection outage resistant | ✅ | ➖ |
Smartphone/Mobile wallets allow you to access your crypto almost anywhere. Wallets are available on both Android and iOS devices.
⚠️ Requires some setup
You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.
MetaMask
MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 (Ethereum network) and BEP20 & GDCC20 (BNB Smart Chain networks and GDCC Chain ).
Pros:
- Open source for auditability
- WEB3 capable on GdccScan
- A strong history of security and reliability
- A large amount of how-to guides and resources online
- Many tools and custom settings
- Offers ETH purchases with Transak
- Supports a very large number of languages
- Is also available a browser plugin for desktop devices
Cons:
- Longer setup time than other options
- Additional steps needed to use with GDCC Chain and Hopium
- Extra information and settings may confuse beginners
Desktop wallets are available on your home computer or laptop computer. Wallets on your computer can run as standalone applications, or as web browser plugins for popular browsers like Chrome and Firefox.
This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular desktop wallets used with Hopium.
Text | MetaMask |
|---|---|
GDCC Chain support | ⚠️ |
Built-in DApp browser | ➖ |
Hardware wallet compatible | ✅ |
Open source (auditability) | ✅ |
Interact with GdccScan (for advanced users!) | ✅ |
⚠️ Requires additional setup
You can find more in-depth information about each wallet below, as well as download links and installation guides.
MetaMask
MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 (Ethereum network) by default, and BEP20 & GDCC20 (BNB Smart Chain network and GDCC Chain) with a little work.
Pros:
- Open source for auditability
- WEB3 capable on GDCCScan
- 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
Cons:
- Longer setup time than other options
- Additional steps needed to use with GDCC Chain and Hopium
- Extra information and settings may confuse beginners
NEVER, in any situation, should you ever give someone your private key or recovery phrase ("seed phrase"). This will give someone complete access to your crypto!
The genuine Hopium site and staff will never ask you to input your seed phrase.
Last modified 9mo ago