Multi-chain
One wallet can face several different network rules
Assets with similar names can exist on different networks. Similar address formats do not guarantee direct transfer compatibility.
Understand multi-chain networks →imtoken · Multi-chain Digital Wallet
Manage Multi-chain Assets and Connect to Web3 with Clarity
A multi-chain wallet, blockchain network and Web3 knowledge hub from imtoken
imtoken brings wallet operations and the knowledge behind them into one practical path. Learn how to choose a network, receive and send assets, connect to DApps, review signatures and token approvals, and protect wallet secrets. The goal is not to stack technical terms, but to make addresses, networks, permissions and transaction outcomes easier to verify before you act.
Start with a task
Find the action you need to complete now
01Create a WalletUnderstand wallet control before building a reliable backup routine.02Back Up a WalletKeep the seed phrase offline and never send it to another person.03Receive AssetsMatch the receiving address, asset and destination network.04Send AssetsRecheck the address, network, amount and gas before broadcasting.05Connect to a DAppVerify the domain and review each signature or approval separately.
Wallet capabilities
A wallet interface for real actions across different networks
The interface is a way to understand on-chain state, not a replacement for the network itself. Asset location, approval targets and transaction status should remain verifiable.
Explore Wallet & Assets →Multi-chain assets
Start by identifying the asset network, address compatibility and confirmation status.
imtoken App
View assets, manage networks, review transaction history and enter DApp workflows from mobile.
Send & Receive
Address, network, amount, gas and transaction hash create a traceable transaction path.
Review transfer checks →imtoken Web
Establish browser sessions, review account requests and approvals, and disconnect sessions that are no longer needed.
Understand web connections →
Wallet security
Seed phrases and private keys remain under user control. Official personnel will never ask for them.
Public chains
From nodes and blocks to transaction confirmations
Transactions propagate through the network before consensus includes them in blocks. Explorers provide an independent way to verify status.
Learn public-chain basics →
EVM
Similar account models still require network-specific checks
EVM networks can share address formats while using different chain IDs, gas assets, RPC settings and contract deployments.
Explore EVM networks →
Layer 2
Cross-layer transfers depend on the base-chain relationship
Layer 2 systems increase capacity, while bridges and settlement mechanisms can add waiting and confirmation stages.
Learn Layer 2 basics →GasNetwork demandExecutionConfirmation
Gas & confirmations
Fees and confirmation speed come from network conditions
Gas reflects execution resources. Congestion and contract complexity can affect both cost and the time a transaction takes to confirm.
Understand gas and confirmations →Wallet path
Turn every action into a process you can verify
- 01
Get imtoken
Use the download entry point and avoid unknown installation sources.
- 02
Create or import a wallet
Understand the difference and confirm who controls the account.
- 03
Back up offline
Keep the seed phrase offline and never share a private key.
- 04
Select and verify the network
Match the asset network, destination and gas asset.
- 05
Receive or send assets
Check address, network and amount; a small test can help in unfamiliar situations.
- 06
Review transactions and approvals
Verify the result with a transaction hash and remove permissions you no longer need.
Web3 & DApps
Connection is only the first step; later requests matter more
Connecting a wallet does not mean every signature should be accepted. Review the domain, account, contract target and permission scope each time.
Open the Web3 guide →Visit DApp
↓Verify domain
↓Connect
↓Review account request
↓Inspect signature or approval
↓Complete action
↓Disconnect unused sessions
Security
Security is a repeatable set of checks, not a single switch
Users are responsible for their seed phrases and private keys, and official personnel will never request those secrets. Verify the address, network and amount before a transfer. Review the exact signature or approval target before interacting with a DApp. Shared devices, public networks and remote-control sessions deserve additional caution. On-chain transactions are generally not reversible by a wallet alone, and third-party applications or smart contracts can introduce technical and permission risk.
Open the Security Center →- Back up seed phrases offline
- Never disclose private keys
- Verify network and address
- Review signature requests
- Manage DApp approvals
Academy · Featured introduction
What Should You Understand Before Using a Digital Wallet?
An address identifies where assets are sent or received. A seed phrase and private key relate to wallet control. The network determines where a transaction executes, while gas prices execution resources. A transaction hash lets you trace status. DApp connections, signatures and approvals introduce another layer of permissions. Understanding these concepts first makes later requests easier to judge.
Start with Getting Started →Network basicsPublic Chains & ConfirmationsHow nodes, blocks and confirmation counts describe transaction state.ContractsEVM & Smart ContractsConnect addresses, gas, contracts and token approvals.ScalingLayer 2 BasicsUnderstand base chains, bridges and cross-layer movement.Web3DApp ApprovalsReview the spender, allowance and whether a permission is still needed.SecurityWallet SecurityBuild long-term habits around secrets and transaction checks.GlossaryBlockchain GlossaryLearn common terms through the actions they describe.
Ethereum & PoS
Ethereum Staking Basics
Ethereum PoS uses validators to participate in network consensus. Reward sources, validator status and the withdrawal or exit process can all change the user experience. Rewards are not fixed and exits may involve waiting.
Learn Ethereum staking →Updates
Recent information with content first
Recent Update · ProductWallet and network learning paths
A clearer route through wallet operations, networks, Web3 and security.
Security NoticeNever send a seed phrase, private key or verification codeStop any request for wallet secrets and independently verify the source.
NetworkIdentify the asset network before cross-network actionsSimilar asset names can use different contracts and gas assets.
ServiceStaking knowledge now emphasizes risk boundariesRewards change, exits can wait, and validators or contracts involve technical risk.
FAQ
Questions that often come up when using a wallet
Will imtoken ask for my seed phrase or private key?
No. Official personnel will never request a seed phrase, private key or verification code.
Does connecting to a DApp approve assets?
No. Connection usually creates a session; signatures and approvals must be reviewed separately.
Why does gas change?
Network demand, transaction complexity and protocol rules can all affect fees.
What is a transaction hash for?
It can be used in a block explorer to verify status, blocks and address details.
Why can Layer 2 transfers take time?
Cross-layer systems may involve bridges and distinct settlement or confirmation stages.
Does staking guarantee returns?
No. Rewards, network conditions, penalties, exit waits and asset prices can all change.
imtoken
Start with clear network and security checks
The download entry point remains centralized. Before using a wallet, understand backup, network selection, transfers and approvals.