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Wallets & Accounts

Orbinum Network supports two types of accounts, allowing you to choose the wallet that best fits your needs.

Account Types​

Substrate Accounts​

Native Orbinum accounts for staking, governance, and network operations.

Address Format: Starts with numbers and letters (e.g., 5GrwvaEF5zXb26Fz9rcQpDWS57CtERHpNehXCPcNoHGKutQY)

What You Can Do:

  • Stake tokens to earn rewards
  • Vote on governance proposals
  • Run validators or miners
  • Native token transfers

Recommended Wallet: SubWallet (mobile & browser)

Ethereum Accounts​

EVM-compatible accounts for smart contracts and dApps.

Address Format: Starts with 0x (e.g., 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f0bEb)

What You Can Do:

  • Deploy and interact with smart contracts
  • Use existing Ethereum tools and dApps
  • Connect with MetaMask
  • Work with ERC-20 tokens

Recommended Wallet: MetaMask (mobile & browser)

Unified Balance​

Both account types access the same $ON token balance. You can use Substrate accounts for staking and Ethereum accounts for smart contracts—all with the same funds.

Getting Started​

Option 1: SubWallet (Substrate)​

Best for: Staking, governance, and native network features

Setup:

  1. Download SubWallet from subwallet.app
  2. Create a new wallet and save your recovery phrase securely
  3. Select "Orbinum Network" from the network list
  4. Your Substrate address is ready to use

Example Address: 5GrwvaEF5zXb26Fz9rcQpDWS57CtERHpNehXCPcNoHGKutQY

Option 2: MetaMask (Ethereum)​

Best for: Smart contracts, EVM dApps, and Ethereum compatibility

Setup:

  1. Download MetaMask from metamask.io
  2. Create a wallet and save your secret recovery phrase
  3. Add Orbinum Network manually:
    • Network Name: Orbinum Network
    • RPC URL: https://rpc.orbinum.network (TBD)
    • Chain ID: 1234 (TBD)
    • Currency Symbol: ON
    • Block Explorer: https://explorer.orbinum.network (TBD)

Note: Network parameters are subject to change before mainnet launch. Always verify current values in official documentation.

Example Address: 0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b844Bc9e7595f0bEb

Security Best Practices​

Protect Your Recovery Phrase​

  • Write it down on paper—never store digitally
  • Keep it private—never share with anyone
  • Store securely—use a safe or safety deposit box
  • Never enter it on websites (except when restoring your wallet)

General Security​

  • Use strong passwords unique to each wallet
  • Verify addresses before sending transactions
  • Bookmark official wallet websites
  • Keep your wallet software updated
  • Be cautious of phishing attempts

For Large Amounts​

Consider using a hardware wallet like Ledger for enhanced security. Hardware wallets keep your private keys offline, protecting them from online threats.

Which Wallet Should I Use?​

Choose SubWallet if you want to:

  • Stake $ON tokens for rewards
  • Participate in governance voting
  • Run a validator or miner
  • Use native Orbinum features

Choose MetaMask if you want to:

  • Deploy or interact with smart contracts
  • Use existing Ethereum tools
  • Build dApps with Ethereum frameworks
  • Work with ERC-20 tokens

Choose both to access all features! Many users have both wallets to take advantage of the full Orbinum ecosystem.

Other Wallet Options​

While we recommend SubWallet and MetaMask for most users, Orbinum also supports:

Substrate-Compatible:

  • Polkadot.js Extension (browser)
  • Nova Wallet (mobile)
  • Talisman (multi-chain)

Ethereum-Compatible:

  • Any wallet that supports custom EVM networks

Hardware Wallets:

  • Ledger Nano S Plus / Nano X
  • Trezor Model T

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