Account/Wallet

Overview

Coin App uses Coinbase Smart Wallet technology to provide a secure and simple way to trade on-chain. Your wallet lives directly within the Coin App app - no extensions or additional apps are needed.

The smart wallet is an on-chain wallet powered by smart contracts. Unlike traditional crypto wallets, you do not have to download additional mobile applications or browser extensions to use smart wallets.

Signing up and logging in to your smart wallet within Coin App is a similar experience to logging into a familiar web2 application such as a centralized exchange.

Key Features

  • Passkey Security: Login using secure passkeys instead of seed phrases

  • Coinbase Integration: Direct connection to your Coinbase account for seamless fund access

  • Universal Compatibility: One wallet address works across Base and other major Layer 2 networks

Setting Up Your Wallet

  1. Create your Smart Wallet directly within Coin App

  2. Set up a passkey using your device's authentication (Face ID, Touch ID)

  3. Connect your Coinbase account to enable direct fund access

Security Features

  • Passkey Protection: Secure access using your device's built-in authentication

  • No Seed Phrases: Eliminate the risk of losing or exposing recovery phrases

  • Backup Options:

    • Passkeys are automatically backed up to your Google/iCloud account

    • Optional: Create additional backup keys for extra security

Important Notes

  • Your passkey is your primary access method - keep your device's authentication secure

  • Coin App never holds your keys or has access to your funds

  • All transactions require your explicit authorization through passkey verification

Recovery Options

  • Primary Recovery: Access through your backed-up passkey in Google/iCloud

  • Secondary Recovery (Optional): Generate and store backup keys in a password manager or physical storage

  • Important: Without your passkey or backup methods, wallet access cannot be recovered

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