Create an Account
Essentials is the recommended wallet for Elastos. It supports all three chains (Mainchain, ESC, EID), DID management, staking, and dApp browsing -- all in one app.
Download Essentials
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| iOS | App Store |
| Android | Google Play |
Setup Steps
- Download and install Essentials on your device.
- Create a new wallet -- tap "Create New Wallet" and follow the prompts.
- Back up your seed phrase -- write down the 12 words and store them securely offline.
- Set a PIN -- choose a strong PIN for daily access.
Your wallet is ready. You now have addresses on all Elastos chains.
What You Get
| Asset | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mainchain address | Base58Check | E... (34 characters) |
| ESC address | 0x-prefix | 0x... (42 characters) |
| EID address | 0x-prefix | 0x... (42 characters) |
| DID | W3C standard | did:elastos:i... |
Address Prefix Reference
You can identify any Elastos main chain address by its first character(s):
| Prefix | Address Type |
|---|---|
E | Standard single-sig address |
8 | Multi-signature address |
D | Node deposit address |
SN | Staked asset address |
i | DID address |
X | Cross-chain deposit address |
ESC and EID addresses always start with 0x (standard Ethereum format).
Protect Your Seed Phrase
Your seed phrase is the master key to your funds and identity. Never share it. Never store it digitally. If you lose both your device and your seed phrase, there is no recovery. No one at Elastos can help you.
Alternative Wallets
If you only need ESC access (for DeFi, NFTs, or smart contracts), any EVM-compatible wallet works:
| Wallet | ESC | Mainchain | DID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MetaMask | Yes | No | No |
| Trust Wallet | Yes | No | No |
Quick Connect
Use Chainlist (Chain ID 20) to add ESC to MetaMask in one click.
Next Steps
- Get ELA -- understand the different token types
- Stake ELA — earn rewards by voting (pledging stake to a validator); locking alone does not earn
- Create a DID -- set up your decentralized identity