A wallet is a software application that lets you store, send, and receive digital tokens. On the æternity blockchain, wallets also let you interact with smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).

Think of a wallet like a digital bank account – it shows your balance and lets you make transactions. Unlike banks, you control the wallet and its security. Your funds are protected by private keys or seed phrases that only you should know.

An exchange is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell tokens. On Coinstore (a centralized exchange), you can trade æternity tokens and AEX9 tokens like DAMAGE.

Exchanges make it easy to swap between tokens or fiat currency (e.g., USD, EUR, AUD). But unlike wallets, exchanges hold your funds for you, which means you are trusting a third party.

• Always write down and securely store your wallet’s seed phrase. Losing it means losing access to your funds forever.
• Never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone. No support team will ever ask for it.
• Use exchanges only when you need to trade. For long-term storage, move tokens back into your own wallet.
• Enable 2FA (two-factor authentication) on exchanges like Coinstore to protect your account.
• Double-check URLs before logging in or downloading a wallet app. Only use official sources.
• Start with small test transactions before sending larger amounts.
• Keep your software updated to benefit from the latest security fixes.

• Superhero Wallet (Android) Google Play Store
• Superhero Wallet (iOS) Apple App Store
• Superhero Wallet (Chrome Extension) Chrome Web Store
• Superhero Wallet (Firefox Extension) Firefox Add-ons

• Coinstore Coinstore Exchange

1. Install a wallet (Superhero recommended).
2. Secure your seed phrase.
3. Use Coinstore if you want to trade DAMAGE or other æternity tokens.
4. Transfer tokens back into your wallet for safekeeping after trading.