Wallets
Your wallet is your bank. Secure it like one.
Reviews of PulseChain native wallets and other options for interacting with the ecosystem.
Internet Money WalletHighly Rated
Native PulseChain wallet for mobile and Chrome, with two wallet security audits
Internet Money is a native PulseChain wallet designed to provide a simple, secure way to interact with the PulseChain ecosystem. It is the first of three wallets named on the official pulsechain.com website, with MetaMask and Brave Wallet.
Quick Facts
| Type | Mobile app (iOS, Android) + Chrome extension |
| Multi-chain | Yes — 50+ chains + custom EVM import |
| Audit status | 2 wallet security audits (v1, v2) |
| Launched | 2021 (~5 years old) |
| Team | Developer "KG" (@BrotherKDG on X) — partially public |
| Open source | Yes |
| Non-custodial | Yes — collects NO user data |
| Hardware wallet | Yes — Ledger + Trezor (all models) |
| Official site | internetmoney.io ↗ |
| X/Twitter | @internetmoneyio ↗ |
| Audits page | internetmoney.io/audits ↗ |
Key features:
- Non-custodial — no funds held or managed by the team
- No data collection — does not collect, store or sell any personal user data
- Open source — code is public for all to verify
- 2 third-party security audits of the wallet itself (v1 and v2); the rest of Internet Money’s audit list covers its other contracts
- Hardware wallet support (Ledger and Trezor, all models)
- ENS and PNS (.eth and .pls) name support
- Auto asset detection — no manual token contract importing
- Portfolio tracking across all chains with real-time prices
- Buy 20+ cryptocurrencies with fiat (80+ fiat currencies)
- In-app DEX swap with aggregation across 7+ chains
- Cross-chain bridging across 30+ blockchains
- Passive income via TIME dividend (100% of swap revenue distributed to holders)
Traction — the project’s own published figures, read 2026-09-19:
- ~118,500 downloads since 2021
- $952,000+ paid to TIME holders
- $123.9M+ total swap volume
- 457,000+ total swaps
- 14,400+ X followers
- Named on PulseChain.com with MetaMask and Brave Wallet
Important: A store search can surface copies of a wallet extension. A wallet installed from a link in a DM, email, or unverified source is how phishing extensions arrive — the copy reached from the vendor's own site is the one that is yours.
ZKX Wallet
Self-custody wallet with optional zero-knowledge privacy, from the Liberty Swap team
ZKX Wallet is a zero-knowledge, self-custody crypto wallet with optional on-chain privacy. It allows you to trade, bridge, and manage assets across chains with keys that never leave your device. Developed by the same team behind Liberty Swap, ZKX supports PulseChain natively alongside Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, and Solana.
Quick Facts
| Type | Browser extension (Chrome) + Web app |
| Multi-chain | Yes — 6+ chains (ETH, PLS, BNB, ARB, Base, SOL) |
| Hardware wallets | Per its manual — Trezor, Ledger, GridPlus, SafePal, QR-based (Keystone) |
| Audit status | No public audits found |
| Launched | May 2026 (~6 months old) |
| Team | Semi-anonymous — developed by Liberty Swap team (@LibertySwapFi) |
| Open source | No public source code found |
| Non-custodial | Yes — 100% self-custodial, 0 funds held by ZKX |
| Privacy | Zero-knowledge proofs, Railgun integration, shield/unshield |
| Official site | zkxwallet.com ↗ |
| X/Twitter | @zkxwallet ↗ |
| Related project | libertyswap.finance ↗ |
Key features:
- Non-custodial — 100% self-custodial, 0 funds held by ZKX
- Hardware wallet support — ZKX’s manual documents Trezor, Ledger, GridPlus, SafePal and QR-based wallets such as Keystone; shielding assets from a hardware wallet is not supported
- Zero-knowledge privacy — shield/unshield assets with ZK proofs
- Public and Private modes (toggle with a single tap)
- Private balances visible only to you — never to ZKX or third parties
- Send & Receive across chains
- Swap & Bridge with best-route routing
- Built on Ethereum's Kohaku framework
- Railgun integration for in-wallet privacy
- Browser extension + web app (one account, synced)
- In-wallet dApp directory
- Batch transactions for gas savings
Caution: ZKX Wallet launched in May 2026 and is very new (~6 months old). No public audit reports have been found. The team operates semi-anonymously.
MetaMask
The most widely used browser wallet — PulseChain via custom RPC
MetaMask is one of the most widely used browser extensions for interacting with Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains (including PulseChain via custom RPC). It offers strong dApp integration and is easy for beginners.
Quick Facts
| Type | Browser extension + Mobile app |
| Multi-chain | Yes — all EVM chains via custom RPC |
| PulseChain native | Via RPC — not built in |
| Privacy | Moderate — tracking concerns |
| Hardware wallet | Yes — Ledger + Trezor |
| Browser support | Chrome, Brave, Firefox (occasional version lags), Edge |
| Official site | metamask.io ↗ |
Important note: MetaMask is convenient and works well with PulseChain, but it is not a favorite among privacy-conscious users. As a product with ties to the broader ecosystem (and historical data practices), it can track or expose more activity than hardened alternatives. Use it in isolated browser containers or profiles if needed, and consider alternatives like Internet Money or Rabby for sensitive operations.
Support: Excellent across Chrome, Brave, Firefox (with occasional version lags), and others. Hardware wallet integration is solid.
Privacy caution: MetaMask has faced criticism for data collection practices, including Infura logging IP addresses and wallet addresses. For privacy-sensitive operations, consider Internet Money (no data collection) or ZKX (zero-knowledge privacy).
Rabby Wallet
Open-source MetaMask alternative that simulates transactions before you sign
Rabby is an open-source wallet often praised as a more secure and user-friendly alternative to MetaMask. It offers built-in transaction simulation (to catch scams before signing), multi-chain support, and improved UX for DeFi.
Quick Facts
| Type | Browser extension + Mobile app + Desktop app |
| Multi-chain | Yes — all EVM chains via custom RPC |
| PulseChain native | Via RPC — limited token prices and asset detection |
| Privacy | Very good |
| Hardware wallet | Yes |
| Open source | Yes |
| Browser support | Chrome, Brave, Edge (Firefox extension unmaintained since May 2025) |
| Official site | rabby.io ↗ |
Key features:
- Transaction simulation — previews what a transaction will do before you sign, helping catch scams and malicious contract calls
- Multi-chain support with automatic network switching
- Improved DeFi UX with clear transaction decoding
- Open-source code for community verification
- Hardware wallet integration
PulseChain note: Rabby supports PulseChain via custom RPC, but does not have native PulseChain token prices or full asset detection at the moment. It works reliably for swaps, bridging, and dApp interactions.
Support: Strongest on Chromium-based browsers (Brave, Chrome, Edge). Rabby stopped maintaining its Firefox extension in May 2025; rabby.io lists Chrome, Brave and Edge.
Wallet Comparison
Six wallets side by side: privacy, audits, hardware support
💰 Internet Money
- Type
- Mobile + Extension
- Privacy
- Excellent — No data collection
- PulseChain native
- Yes
- Hardware
- Ledger + Trezor
- Audits
- 2 wallet audits
- Age
- ~5 years
- RPC control
- One RPC per network — no spares
- Best for
- Daily PulseChain use
- Quantum Resistance
- Good
🔐 ZKX
- Type
- Extension + Web App
- Privacy
- Excellent — ZK Privacy
- PulseChain native
- Yes
- Hardware
- Trezor, Ledger, GridPlus, SafePal, QR (per its manual)
- Audits
- None public
- Age
- ~6 months old
- RPC control
- Multiple RPCs + manual switch (documented)
- Best for
- Privacy-focused trades
- Quantum Resistance
- Good
⚠ ZKX’s user manual (docs.libertyswap.finance, read 2026-10-19) documents connecting Trezor, Ledger, GridPlus, SafePal and QR-based hardware wallets such as Keystone; shielding assets from a hardware wallet is not supported. ZKX is a new, unaudited wallet.
🦊 MetaMask
- Type
- Extension + Mobile
- Privacy
- Moderate — tracking concerns
- PulseChain native
- Via RPC
- Hardware
- Yes
- Audits
- Established
- Age
- Established
- RPC control
- Multiple RPCs + one-tap switch
- Best for
- Broad dApp compatibility
- Quantum Resistance
- Moderate
🐰 Rabby
- Type
- Extension + Mobile + Desktop
- Privacy
- Very good
- PulseChain native
- Via RPC (limited prices)
- Hardware
- Yes
- Audits
- Established
- Age
- Established
- RPC control
- Auto-failover — but not on PulseChain
- Best for
- Secure transaction previews
- Quantum Resistance
- Moderate
🔑 Trezor Safe 3/5/7
- Type
- Hardware
- Privacy
- Excellent
- PulseChain native
- Via a companion wallet
- Hardware
- N/A (is hardware)
- Audits
- Open Source
- RPC control
- Companion app's RPC (e.g., MetaMask)
- Best for
- Long-term security
- Quantum Resistance
- Good (SLIP-39 + Passphrase)
🔒 Ledger (Nano S Plus / X)
- Type
- Hardware
- Privacy
- Good
- PulseChain native
- Via a companion wallet
- Hardware
- N/A (is hardware)
- Audits
- Multiple
- RPC control
- Companion app's RPC (e.g., MetaMask)
- Best for
- Balanced hardware option
- Quantum Resistance
- Good
Quantum Resistance Legend
- Excellent — Built-in post-quantum support or advanced protection
- Good — Strong current protection + SLIP-39 / passphrase support
- Moderate — Standard BIP-39 only
Each card's RPC control line comes from the same source as the full capability matrix — switching steps, the daily gateway weather, and open probe data live on the RPC guide.
General Wallet Security Tips
Best practices that apply whichever wallet you choose
Regardless of which wallet you choose, follow these best practices to protect your funds on PulseChain:
- A wallet installed from a store search, rather than the link on the vendor's own site, can be a phishing copy
- Use hardware wallets for larger holdings — see our Security page for details
- Enable 2FA and biometrics where available
- Verify transaction details (amount, address, approvals) before signing — a single malicious approval can drain your wallet (see Revoke Approvals and Transaction & Signing Hygiene)
- Use isolated browser profiles or containers for wallet activity
- Backup seed phrases offline; a shared seed phrase is shared control of the funds — and no legitimate support agent ever asks for one
- A test transaction shows whether a new wallet sends and receives as expected
- Keep your wallet software updated to the latest version
- Seed length (12 or 24 words, or SLIP-39) does not change the quantum risk, which comes from the public key an address reveals when it first signs (Quantum Security)
- Be wary of unsolicited DMs, emails, or links — phishing is the most common attack vector in crypto
Revoke old token approvals
Every time you use a DeFi app you grant its contract a standing approval to move a token — and it stays live until you remove it. A forgotten approval to a malicious or exploited contract can drain that token with no further signature from you. Periodically review and revoke approvals you no longer need with the open-source tool Revoke.cash (it connects to PulseChain). A legitimate revoke tool never asks for your seed phrase. Full explainer, plus how to reach only legitimate sites: Revoke Approvals.
A shared seed phrase is shared control. Anyone who has it has full control of your funds — support agents included; none ever needs it. No wallet developer, support agent, or community moderator will ever ask for it. If someone does, it is a scam.
Token Import and Scam Airdrops
What adding a token does, and what an uninvited one can and cannot do
A wallet shows a token’s balance once the token is imported, by its contract address or through a site’s “Add token” popup. Token Import is display-only: it signs nothing and approves nothing. An imported fake shows on every screen of the wallet just as the real token does, so the contract address is what tells them apart. The Manual’s Appendix A lists the addresses to compare against, and a site’s popup shows the address it is adding.
A scam airdrop is a token sent uninvited — anyone can send any token to any address. Its balance lives on the token’s own contract, so it cannot be removed from the address; hiding it is a setting inside the wallet, with no transaction and no gas. Selling, approving or sending it means transacting with an unknown contract and paying gas to do it, and a token’s name can itself be the phishing link. Looking it up on the block explorer signs nothing.
- MetaMask — on the account page, click the token, then the three dots at the top right, then Hide; on mobile, a long press on the token opens Hide. MetaMask’s automatic token detection does not cover PulseChain (its network list, read October 12, 2026), so on PulseChain a token shows in MetaMask only after it is imported.
- Rabby — a token’s detail page can mark it Blocked, and a blocked token is not shown in the token list.
- Trezor Suite — since version 24.7.3, Suite blurs scam airdrop tokens and sorts them into their own Hidden section.
Some junk tokens are address poisoning: worthless tokens sent from a lookalike of an address the wallet has used, so the lookalike sits in the transaction history waiting to be copied. That attack and drainer signatures are covered under Transaction & Signing Hygiene.
Trezor Hardware WalletsHighly Rated
Models, setup, passphrases and the multi-wallet guide
Overview
Trezor is the world's first hardware cryptocurrency wallet, launched by SatoshiLabs in 2014. It keeps your private keys offline (cold storage) and protects your crypto from online threats like hackers and malware. Trezor's own firmware and hardware designs are open source (the OPTIGA secure element chip in the Safe models runs its maker's closed firmware). All models support thousands of coins and integrate with popular software wallets like MetaMask, Electrum, and Exodus.
Key Benefits
Superior Security — Private keys never leave the device. Transactions are signed offline. Newer models include certified Secure Element chips (EAL6+).
Fully Open Source — Code is publicly auditable.
Passphrase & Hidden Wallets — Add an extra layer of protection.
Easy Recovery — Restore using your seed phrase on any Trezor or compatible software.
Wide Compatibility — Works with Trezor Suite and many third-party apps.
Trusted Display — Confirm every transaction on the device screen.
Models Comparison (2026)
Safe 3
~$59
Display: 0.96" Monochrome OLED
Secure Element: Yes (Certified EAL6+)
Bluetooth: No
Build: Plastic
Best For: Budget / Beginners
Safe 5
~$129
Display: 1.54" Color Touchscreen + Haptics
Secure Element: Yes (Certified EAL6+)
Bluetooth: No
Build: Durable PC-ABS
Best For: Everyday users
Safe 7
~$249
Display: 2.5" High-res Color Touchscreen + Haptics
Secure Element: Yes (Dual Secure Element)
Bluetooth: Yes (Bluetooth 5.0)
Build: Premium Aluminum + Gorilla Glass
Best For: Premium / Mobile users
All models support 12-word, 24-word BIP-39, and 20-word SLIP-39 (Shamir multi-share) backups. Safe 7 is the most advanced with wireless connectivity.
Security note:
• 24-word BIP-39 holds a 256-bit secret; a 20-word SLIP-39 backup holds a 128-bit secret, the same strength as a 12-word BIP-39 seed (Multi-share splits it across the shares).
• The realistic quantum risk is Shor's algorithm deriving private keys from public keys revealed when an address spends — a risk no backup format changes (Quantum Security).
Older Models Without Secure Element
Warning: Pre-2023 Trezor Models Lack the Secure Element Chip
Trezor Model One (released 2014) — No Secure Element chip.
Trezor Model T (released 2018) — No Secure Element chip.
These older models rely on the main microcontroller for key storage. They are still considered secure for normal use (especially with a strong passphrase), but a thief with the device can pull the seed out: in 2020 Kraken Security Labs did it on both models with about 15 minutes of physical access, an attack a passphrase defeats because the passphrase is never stored on the device.
Note: As of early 2026, Trezor no longer sells the Model One or Model T directly on their official store. They have been replaced by the Safe series.
Newer Safe Series (with Secure Element)
All current models include a dedicated Secure Element chip (Certified EAL6+); the Safe 7 alone adds the next-gen TROPIC01 in a dual-chip design:
Safe 3
Budget model, two-button
Safe 5
Color touchscreen + haptics
Safe 7
Premium with Bluetooth
Secure Element Benefits
Protects the seed phrase and private keys even if the device is physically stolen.
Makes brute-force or extraction attacks much harder.
Adds a second layer of defense alongside the open-source firmware.
Older models: The Model One and Model T still work. Without a Secure Element, a stolen one is open to the lab extraction described above; a passphrase is never stored on the device, so that extraction does not reach a passphrase wallet unless the passphrase is short or common enough to guess.
How to Set Up Your Trezor
Download Trezor Suite — Go to trezor.io/start and install the official desktop app.
Connect Device — Use the included USB-C cable.
Install Firmware — Trezor Suite offers Universal or Bitcoin-only firmware; PulseChain works only with Universal.
Authenticate Device — Verify it is genuine.
Create New Wallet — Choose this option.
Backup Seed Phrase — Write down the 12/20/24 words exactly as shown.
Set PIN — Create a strong PIN on the device.
(Optional) Add a passphrase for hidden wallets.
Creating Your Seed Phrase (Critical Security Step)
Trezor offers BIP-39 (12 or 24 words) and SLIP-39 (the 20-word Single-share Backup, Trezor's default on current Safe devices, and 20-word Multi-share shares). 24 words provide the highest security and are recommended for larger holdings. The words are chosen from a fixed list of 2,048 English words. Your wallet backup is a plain English representation of a random number from which all of your keys and addresses are mathematically derived.
How to Create a 24-Word Seed Phrase on Trezor
During wallet setup in Trezor Suite, select Create New Wallet.
Open the Wallet backup type drop-down, expand Legacy wallet backup types and choose 24-word wallet backup (BIP-39). The preselected Single-share Backup is 20-word SLIP-39, and Multi-share Backup is SLIP-39 / Shamir's Secret Sharing.
24 words give 256-bit entropy (12 is also offered). The 20-word Single-share Backup is SLIP-39 and restores only on SLIP-39-capable wallets.
The Trezor device displays each word on its secure screen — one at a time. The words never appear on your computer screen.
Write each word on the provided wallet backup card. Number each word (1, 2, 3...) — order matters. Getting the order wrong means losing everything.
Your Trezor then asks you to select specific words from your backup on its own screen, to check you wrote them correctly. The words are never typed into Trezor Suite or any computer or phone.
Set a strong PIN on the device. The PIN protects the device itself — the seed phrase protects your funds if the device is lost.
Important Rules
Write the words on paper or engrave on metal (Cryptosteel recommended). You only need the first four letters of each word — the BIP-39 word list is designed so no two words share the same first four letters.
A photographed or digitally stored phrase lives wherever that file lives — cloud drives, password managers, text files and screenshots all put it on machines you do not control.
Anyone holding your seed phrase holds the funds. Trezor support will never ask for it — anyone who does is a scammer.
Verify every word on the device screen before writing it down.
Trezor Suite's Check wallet backup (Settings, under Wallet backup) runs a simulated recovery on the same device and shows whether the written words restore this wallet; a spare Trezor allows a full recovery test.
Multi-share Backup (SLIP-39): SLIP-39 is Trezor's implementation of Shamir's Secret Sharing. Instead of a single seed phrase, it splits your backup into multiple shares (e.g., 2-of-3 or 3-of-5). Any required number of shares can recover the wallet, but fewer shares reveal nothing. This provides stronger protection against loss or theft of individual backups. Store shares in different locations. Current Trezor Safe devices preselect the 20-word Single-share Backup, so Multi-share is chosen from the Wallet backup type drop-down, and a Single-share Backup can be upgraded to Multi-share later. See our Seed Phrase page for full implementation guides.
The Passphrase (Additional Safety)
A passphrase is an additional word or phrase you add to your seed phrase. It creates a completely separate, hidden wallet. Even if someone steals your seed phrase, they cannot access your funds without the passphrase.
How it works: The passphrase acts as a "25th word" (for BIP-39) or an additional secret (for SLIP-39). Each unique passphrase generates a completely different set of addresses and keys.
Hidden wallets: The standard wallet (without passphrase) and each passphrase wallet are separate wallets, each with its own addresses and balances.
Duress protection: The standard wallet holds a plausible amount to surrender, and the hidden wallet stays out of sight of anyone who does not know to ask. Under threat of violence the hidden wallet is not safe to hold back: attackers who believe more exists escalate, and Rule Zero in Physical Security & OPSEC covers the hidden wallet too.
If it is found: the seed phrase alone opens only the standard wallet; whoever has the seed phrase and the passphrase opens the hidden wallet and can remove everything in it; the passphrase alone opens nothing.
If it is forgotten: reloading the seed phrase brings back only the standard wallet. The hidden wallet is permanently unrecoverable — there is no reset.
To enable: In Trezor Suite, go to Settings > Device > Passphrase and enable it. You will be prompted to enter the passphrase on the device each time you unlock your hidden wallet. See the Trezor Knowledge Base for step-by-step guides.
Recommended
Buy only from the official store: trezor.io/store. Each Safe model is also sold as a Bitcoin-only edition, which ships with Bitcoin-only firmware that does not support PLS, HEX or any PulseChain token; the Universal edition is the one that does.
Check for bundles and promotions.
Use official payment methods.
Avoid
Amazon, eBay, third-party marketplaces, or social media sellers.
Used or "refurbished" devices.
Any device that arrives pre-initialized.
Why? Counterfeit or tampered devices are a real risk.
Accessories
Cryptosteel Cassette / Seed12 / Seed24 — Metal seed phrase backup (fire/waterproof).
Protective Cases — Leather or silicone for protection.
USB-C Cables & Wireless Charger — For Safe 7.
Backup Cards — Official paper backups.
What People Say (2026 Reviews Summary)
Pros
Excellent open-source transparency.
Strong security (especially newer Secure Element models).
User-friendly Trezor Suite app.
Long track record and reliable support.
Great for Bitcoin and privacy-focused users.
Cons
Some advanced features require third-party apps.
Premium models are more expensive.
Older models lacked Secure Element.
Overall Rating: Highly trusted (4.7/5 average). Preferred by many for its transparency and no-compromise security philosophy.
Important: Trezor Suite is only trustworthy from the official website — a modified copy defeats the device. A hardware wallet bought anywhere but new from the manufacturer can arrive pre-seeded: the seller keeps the phrase, and the funds follow it. See our Security page and Seed Phrase page for more on protecting your keys.
Detailed Trezor Multi-Wallet Setup and Use Guide
A Trezor is not limited to a single wallet. Passphrases run multiple independent wallets on the same physical device. This is one of Trezor's strongest advanced features.
There are two main ways to hold separate wallets:
Passphrase Wallets — One seed phrase + multiple custom passphrases.
Multiple Separate Seed Phrases — Completely different recovery seeds, one per Trezor device (a Trezor holds one wallet backup at a time).
1. Passphrase Wallets
A passphrase (sometimes called the "25th word") is an extra word or phrase you choose. When combined with your 12/20/24-word seed, it creates a completely new, independent wallet.
The device does not store the passphrase.
You must enter it every time you want to access that specific wallet.
Different passphrases = completely different wallets with different addresses and funds.
You can create as many as you want.
Step-by-Step: Enable and Create Your First Passphrase Wallet
Open Trezor Suite and connect your Trezor.
Unlock the device with your PIN.
Go to Settings > Device (desktop) or Wallet menu > Device settings (mobile).
Under Passphrase (desktop) or Wallet backup & passphrase (mobile), turn on Use Passphrase wallets. This is off by default on new devices.
Go back to the main wallet screen.
Click the + Passphrase wallet button (top-left wallet switcher on desktop).
The passphrase goes either into Suite's field or, with Enter passphrase on Trezor, onto the device itself (touchscreen on Safe 5/7, buttons on Safe 3); typed on the device it never passes through the computer, and typed in Suite it can be read by malware on that computer. It is case-sensitive. Spaces and special characters are allowed.
Confirm the passphrase on your Trezor device screen (touchscreen on Safe 5/7 or buttons on Safe 3).
For a new passphrase (New passphrase), Suite asks for it a second time and it is confirmed on the device again. Reopening later, an empty wallet means the passphrase does not match or the funds are on a network Suite has not enabled (Try again); Yes, open opens a new, empty wallet.
You now have:
Your Standard wallet (no passphrase)
Your new Passphrase wallet
How to Create Additional Passphrase Wallets
Repeat the process above and simply enter a different passphrase. Each unique passphrase creates a brand new, completely separate wallet.
Good to know: each hidden wallet can have its own purpose (savings, trading, family fund), and each needs its own passphrase to open.
2. Switching Between Wallets
Use the wallet switcher in Trezor Suite (top left on desktop).
Click the current wallet name > select another wallet from the list.
The Standard wallet stays in the wallet switcher while Trezor Suite is open; selecting it switches back.
A passphrase wallet stays in the switcher while Suite is open; after it is ejected, opening it again asks for its passphrase.
3. Security Best Practices for Multi-Wallet Setup
A digitally stored passphrase (photos, notes apps, password managers, cloud) sits on machines you do not control.
A passphrase written down in the same place as the seed phrase opens the hidden wallet for whoever finds both.
A mistyped passphrase opens a different, empty wallet with no error message.
A short or common passphrase can be guessed by anyone holding the seed phrase; Trezor accepts up to 128 characters (50 on the Model One).
Consider using SLIP-39 (Shamir's Secret Sharing) on your main seed for extra protection.
A shared passphrase is shared funds — Trezor support included; they never need it.
If you forget a passphrase, reloading the seed phrase brings back only the standard wallet; the hidden wallet and its funds are permanently lost.
4. Creating Completely Separate Seed Phrases (Alternative Method)
A Trezor holds one wallet backup at a time. A second, completely separate seed means a second Trezor, or wiping this one and restoring whichever backup is needed each time; after a wipe, only the first wallet's own backup brings the first wallet back. On one device, separate wallets come from passphrases (section 1).
5. Recovery of Multiple Wallets
Passphrase wallets: You need both the original seed phrase and the exact passphrase.
Separate seed wallets: Each needs its own device, or a wipe and restore each time it is used.
Trezor Suite's Check wallet backup tests the written backup on the same device; a spare Trezor allows a full recovery test.
Recommended Use Cases
| Use Case | Recommended Method | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily spending | Standard wallet | Simple & fast |
| Long-term savings | Strong passphrase wallet | Extra security layer |
| Trading / DeFi | Separate passphrase wallet | Isolation from main holdings |
| Family / inheritance | Passphrase wallet (or a second device) | Clear separation |
| Plausible deniability | Multiple passphrase wallets | Show one wallet, hide others |
PulseChain Network Settings
RPC URL, chain ID and explorer for adding PulseChain to any wallet
To add PulseChain to any EVM-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, Brave Wallet, etc.), use these settings:
| Network Name | PulseChain |
| RPC URL | https://rpc.pulsechain.com |
| Chain ID | 369 |
| Currency Symbol | PLS |
| Explorer | ipfs.scan.pulsechain.com ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers on choosing and using a wallet
What is the best hardware wallet for PulseChain?
Trezor Safe 3, 5, and 7 are Highly Rated for PulseChain use. They support SLIP-39 multi-share backups, have Secure Element chips, and run open-source firmware. Internet Money Wallet is the best software wallet for daily PulseChain use with native support.
Does ZKX Wallet work with hardware wallets?
ZKX's user manual (docs.libertyswap.finance) documents connecting Trezor, Ledger, GridPlus and SafePal, and QR-based hardware wallets, to its Web App; shielding assets into private mode is not supported with a hardware wallet. ZKX is a new, unaudited wallet. For longer-established, well-documented hardware-wallet support, Internet Money, MetaMask, and Rabby are also solid options.
What is a Secure Element chip and why does it matter?
A Secure Element is a tamper-resistant chip that stores private keys and enforces access controls. It protects against physical attacks if someone steals your device. Trezor Safe 3/5/7 and Ledger devices include Secure Element chips. The older Trezor Model One and Model T do not.
Should I use a 12-word or 24-word seed phrase?
A 12-word seed phrase (BIP-39) holds 128 bits of entropy and a 24-word one 256 bits; both are secure today. The realistic quantum risk is Shor's algorithm deriving private keys from public keys revealed when an address spends, a risk seed length does not change. SLIP-39 Multi-share splits one secret across several shares (20-word shares for 128-bit, 33-word for 256-bit), removing the single point of failure.
What is the difference between a hot wallet and a hardware wallet?
A hot wallet (MetaMask, Rabby, Internet Money) is connected to the internet and convenient for daily use but more vulnerable to attacks. A hardware wallet (Trezor, Ledger) keeps private keys offline, providing much stronger security. Best practice: use a hardware wallet for large holdings and a hot wallet for daily transactions.