The NEAR Wallet is a non-custodial, web-based wallet for the NEAR blockchain, designed for secure asset management and staking. Follow this guide to set up and optimize your wallet experience.
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Creating Your NEAR Wallet Account
- Visit wallet.near.org.
- Click “Create Account”.
Account Naming
- Your account name will end with
.near(e.g.,satoshi.near). - Choose a unique name, as it becomes your blockchain identifier.
Account Recovery Methods
NEAR offers multiple recovery options—enable one or more for backup.
1. Ledger Hardware Wallet (Recommended)
- Highest security: Private keys never leave your Ledger Nano S/X.
- Ideal for large holdings.
2. Seed Phrase
- Write down the 12-word recovery phrase in order.
- Warning: Losing this phrase means losing funds permanently.
3. Email (Least Secure)
- A one-time recovery link is sent to your email.
- Risk: Depends on email security; avoid for large balances.
Funding Your Wallet
- Minimum 0.1 NEAR required for transactions.
Top up via:
- Exchanges (Binance, Huobi).
- Direct transfer to your 64-character temporary ID (if email isn’t provided).
- Click “Claim My Account” once funds arrive.
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Account Management
- Balance: View assets on the dashboard.
- Security: Add Ledger or 2FA under Account Settings.
Staking NEAR Tokens
Staking helps secure the network and earns ~5% annual rewards.
How to Stake
- Navigate to “Staking”.
- Select a validator from the list (e.g., via NEAR Explorer).
- Enter the amount and confirm.
Unstaking Process
- Takes 48–72 hours.
- Withdraw manually after the waiting period.
FAQs
1. Is the NEAR Wallet free to use?
Yes, but transactions require a small gas fee in NEAR tokens.
2. Can I change my account name later?
No—account names are permanent. Choose carefully.
3. What if I lose my Ledger and seed phrase?
Funds cannot be recovered. Always use backups.
4. How often are staking rewards paid?
Rewards accrue continuously and compound automatically.
Next Steps
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