Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is Xverse?

Accepted Answer

Xverse is categorized as a software wallet and hot wallet. Xverse is a self-custodial Bitcoin Web3 wallet that supports Layer 1 and Layer 2 assetslike Bitcoin, Stacks (STX), Ordinals, BRC-20 tokens, and Runes. Xverse also includes a built-in dApp browser and integration with hardware wallets like Ledger and Keystone.

Question 2

Is Xverse safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

Xverse has not experienced any major scandals, hacks, or criminal charges. Xverse is open source and non-custodial, with local private key encryption, biometric/PIN security, and optional hardware wallet pairing for added protection.

Question 3

Who created Xverse?

Accepted Answer

Xverse was developed by Secret Key Labs Limited.

Question 4

Where is Xverse's company based?

Accepted Answer

Secret Key Labs Limited the team behind Xverse, is based in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Xverse has not undergone any rebranding.

Question 5

How does Xverse work?

Accepted Answer

Xverse works as a mobile app (iOS & Android) and Chrome extension making it possible for users to manage digital assets, mint and trade Ordinals or BRC-20 tokens, explore NFTs, stake STX to earn Bitcoin, and interact with Bitcoin-native DeFi and NFT dApps. Xverse supports transaction signing, and easy hardware wallet integration.

Question 6

When was Xverse launched?

Accepted Answer

Xverse launched around October 12 2021.

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