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# Connecting Wallets

To enable crypto payments on Skolarships, users need to find a proper and safe wallet that supports the blockchain of their choice.

Here are a few recommended options to get started with download links and guides.

### Skolarships Compatible Wallets

* [**MetaMask**](https://metamask.io/)
* [**WalletConnect**](https://walletconnect.com)
* [**Trust Wallet**](https://trustwallet.com/)
* [**Phantom**](https://phantom.app)
* [**XVerse**](https://www.xverse.app)

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The suggested wallets should be connected to your browser's toolbar to allow a proper connection to the platform itself. Skolarships does **NOT** have access to your private keys or seed-phrases and **ONLY** reads your active balances and suggests transactions to make.
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You can find more in-depth information about suggested wallets below.

<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th>Operabilities</th><th data-type="checkbox">MetaMask</th><th data-type="checkbox">Trust Wallet</th><th data-type="checkbox">WalletConnect</th><th data-type="checkbox">Phantom</th><th data-type="checkbox">XVerse</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Multi-Chain Support</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>false</td><td>false</td></tr><tr><td>NFT Compatible</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td></tr><tr><td>Friendly UI/UX</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td></tr><tr><td>Desktop Browser Extension</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td></tr><tr><td>Hardware Wallet Compatible</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td><td>true</td></tr></tbody></table>

*This comparison table gives an overview of the most trusted and secure wallets used when accessing the Skolarships platform.*

### Which wallet should I choose? <a href="#which-wallet-should-i-choose" id="which-wallet-should-i-choose"></a>

To access **select communities**, all wallet suggestions can be configured to connect on most desktop browsers.

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### Wallet Safety Guidelines <a href="#wallet-safety-guidelines" id="wallet-safety-guidelines"></a>

**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.**
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