Coinbase Wallet Extension - Getting Started: Wallet Extension

The Coinbase extension allows you to interact with decentralized apps and Web3 services directly in your browser. Installing the extension provides a secure crypto wallet for storing funds and making transactions.

Downloading and Setting Up the Extension

Getting started with Coinbase Wallet takes just a minute:

• 1.Go to the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons and search for Coinbase Wallet to download.

• 2.Click Add to Chrome or Add to Firefox to install the extension.

• 3.When you first open it, create a new wallet and you'll get a 12-word recovery phrase. Save this offline as it can restore your wallet.

• 4.Create a secure password for encrypting your wallet.

• 5.Confirm you've saved the recovery phrase and your wallet will unlock.

Funding Your Coinbase Wallet

You can fund your wallet extension with:

• ETH and ERC-20 tokens by sending from an exchange or external wallet to your extension's Ethereum address.

• Other coins like Bitcoin by buying directly from Coinbase Wallet's fiat onramp.

• Select crypto deposits are supported directly within the extension.

Check the receive tab to see your wallet addresses for receiving funds.

Interacting with dApps and Web3

The Coinbase  extension allows you to:

• Access decentralized apps (dApps) to lend, borrow, trade tokens, and more.

• Connect to Web3 games like Cryptokitties.

• Store and use NFTs across different ecosystems.

• Swap tokens on DEXs like Uniswap without leaving your browser.

• Stake supported tokens to earn yields and rewards.

Enhancing Extension Security

Because the extension holds crypto assets, be sure to:

• Use a strong password that is unique from other accounts.

• Store your recovery phrase somewhere secure offline.

• Always log out of the extension when not actively using it.

• Double check transaction details carefully before confirming.

• Use a hardware wallet in conjunction with the extension for large holdings.

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