Create a wallet (Monad)

1. Why You Need a Wallet

To use PancakeSwap on Monad, you need a crypto wallet — it’s your personal vault for digital assets and your passport to DeFi. Without a wallet, you won’t be able to:

• Swap tokens on Monad

• Provide liquidity to PancakeSwap’s V2 & V3 Pools

• Interact with any dApp or store tokens on Monad

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2. Wallet Setup Essentials (Security First!)

Crypto wallets give you full control over your assets — but with great power comes great responsibility. Keep your wallet safe by following these best practices:

✅ Do’s	❌ Don’ts
✅ Download from official sources (app stores, verified websites)	❌ Don’t install from random links or DMs
✅ Follow the setup instructions carefully	❌ Don’t rush or skip the backup process
✅ Back up your recovery phrase and store it offline	❌ Don’t screenshot or store it on your phone or computer
✅ Keep your phrase private — it's your only way to recover access	❌ Never share it, even if someone claims to be "support"
✅ Only enter your recovery phrase inside the wallet app	❌ Never input it into websites, popups, or other apps

🧠 Your recovery phrase = access to your wallet

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3. Choosing Your Wallet: Mobile vs. Desktop

Not sure which type of wallet to use? Here’s a quick breakdown of mobile vs. desktop/web wallets so you can choose what fits your style:

Feature	Mobile Wallets	Browser/Desktop Wallets
Use case	Swap & track on-the-go	Best for multitasking or deep dApp use
Ease of use	Intuitive, beginner-friendly	Lightweight extensions, quick access
Security	Depends on phone security	Easier hardware wallet integration
Convenience	All-in-one app	More manual, but powerful
Best for...	Casual users, mobile-first traders	Desktop users, more advanced flows

📱 Mobile wallets can offer a smoother experience for trading, managing portfolios, and browsing NFTs — all from your phone.

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Some popular wallets that you may use for Monad ecoystem!

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🔌 WalletConnect-Compatible Options

Using WalletConnect, you can connect wallets to PancakeSwap on Monad — directly from desktop or mobile:

• Leap wallet

• Bitget wallet

• HaHa wallet

• Backpack, and more

You’ll see a full list of supported wallets when connecting on the PancakeSwap UI via WalletConnect.

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4. General Wallet Setup Steps (Quick Guide)

No matter which wallet you choose, the process is generally similar:

1. Download the wallet app or browser extension from its official source

2. Launch the app and tap “Create a new wallet”

   • (Or select “Import” if you already have one)

3. Set a strong password or PIN (if required)

4. You’ll be shown a recovery phrase (12 or 24 words) —

   → Write it down and store it somewhere safe, offline

5. Confirm your recovery phrase to complete setup

6. Fund your wallet with MON

   → You’ll need MON to pay for gas fees when swapping or adding liquidity on PancakeSwap

7. You can bridge assets to Monad using this cross-chain bridge