Leather Wallet Extension for Chrome, Firefox and Brave
Leather Wallet is a non-custodial and decentralized virtual wallet for handling STX tokens. It’s the most famous and widely used wallet for applications created on Bitcoin. Users can connect to apps and handle their virtual assets protected by Bitcoin and BTC L2s with a battle-tested crypto wallet for the Stacks blockchain. Now support the Ordinals. You can access the complete capabilities of the robust Bitcoin wallet with the ease of your daily web browser. Leather Wallet Extension lets you receive BTC into Native SegWit addresses across several accounts. Also, you can transact BTC to any BTC address, create and check inscriptions in the Collectible section, and check and manage your funds across accounts.
Steps to Download and Create a New Wallet on Leather Wallet
Leather Wallet is accessible as a browser extension and desktop application. Also, it provides apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
Leather Wallet For Web
Launch a web browser and look for Leather Wallet. Remember, the wallet is compatible with Firefox, Chrome, or Brave.
Then, tap the Add to Chrome button on the top right side.
On the pop-up screen, pick the Add Extension option.
After this, open the Extension and press the Create New Wallet button if you are a beginner. If you own a wallet, hit the Sign-In with the Secret Key tab at the bottom.
Now, you will get a Secret Key or Recovery phrase of 24 words. Keep the phrase secure because if you lose it, you will lose access to the funds.
Then, tap the I’ve backed it up tab.
On the next page, you should generate a password to save the wallet and hit Continue. Ensure the password is long and reliable.
Leather Wallet For Desktop
To start, you should download Leather Wallet for any of these MacOS, Linux, or Windows.
On the next page, double tap the Wallet symbol to download and drag it into the Applications folder.
Then, press the Create Wallet button if you are new. If you own the Ledger Nano S device, you must connect and unlock it with the PIN. You should install the Stacks application on your Ledger device.
After this, pick the Use the Ledger Device option. If you don’t have any Ledger hardware device, hit the Create a Software Wallet button.
If you register a new wallet, read through the directions provided and secure your 24-word seed phrase or Secret Key.
Steps to Connect Ledger Device with the Leather Wallet
The Stacks app for Ledger hardware devices permits users to connect their devices to the Leather Wallet (Windows, Linux, and MacOS) to securely handle their STX assets and perform Stacking. You can access the Stacks app in Ledger Live. You should download it before adding your device to your wallet for validation.
First of all, you must install and launch the Ledger Live app on your PC.
Then, connect the Ledger Nano S or X device. Download the latest version of your Ledger device (for Nano S firmware 2.1.0 or Nano X 2.0.0).
Next, navigate the Manager tab on the left of the Ledger Live app.
After this, connect and provide the PIN on your hardware device.
On the next page, you should confirm Allow Ledger Manage on the Ledger device.
Now, look for Stacks, and tap the Install tab. Note: confirm your Leger devices have enough space to install the Stacks app.
Finally, close the Ledger Live application, go back to the Leather Wallet, and proceed with authentication.
Pros of Having Leather Wallet Extension
The wallet permits users to create a new STX address with a related Secret Key or seed phrase ( containing 24 random words).
Users can transact STX tokens from their STX address. Also, receive STX tokens at their STX address.
Leather Wallet lets you transact assets in the Stacks ecosystem.
You can check your balance for the address and related information. Also, review the transaction records related to your address.
Users can pay for fees associated with transacting STX tokens in the STX address.
The wallet allows you to participate in Stacking to earn Bitcoin as paid out to a different Bitcoin wallet.
The wallet also provides optional authentication with the Ledger hardware wallet. Using your crypto wallet with a Ledger device increases safety by storing the secret key away from the desktop PC during initial validation and transaction signing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I transact STX with a Ledger device on Leather Wallet?
Launch the Leather Wallet extension or app and choose I already have a wallet.
Tap Continue with Ledger.
Connect the Ledger and provide its PIN on the device.
Launch the Stacks application on your device.
Tap Continue to review the receiving address on your device.
Hit Approve on your device.
Tap Send at the top and specify the address, amount, and memo describing the transaction.
Review the details and choose the sign transaction and send option.
What should I do to lock additional STX for staking on Leather Wallet?
Open the Leather Wallet app and tap Settings > Reset Wallet.
Tap the Create New Wallet button and proceed with the new software wallet or your second Ledger hardware device; secure your new mnemonic phrase.
After finishing the setup and copying the new address, tap Receive.
Repeat the steps, tap I already have a wallet and proceed with the first hardware device.
Hit Send and specify the amount. Finalize the transaction with the password or your device.
Choose I have a wallet and proceed with a second or new device.
Where can I get the updated version of the Leather Wallet Extension?
You will get the updated version of the Leather Wallet for Testnet below the Releases button in GitHub. Move to the Assets page for the latest launch and choose the edition with testnet in the file name according to your operating system (Windows, Linux, and macOS).