Wallet Setup
Everything you need to know about crypto wallets for LinQup
Wallet Setup
A crypto wallet is your key to using LinQup. Think of it like a digital bank account that only you control.
Why Do I Need a Wallet?
LinQup is non-custodial, meaning:
- ✅ You control your own money
- ✅ No middleman or platform can freeze your account
- ✅ No signup or KYC required
- ❌ But you're responsible for keeping it secure
Recommended Wallet: MetaMask
MetaMask is the most popular and user-friendly option.
Complete MetaMask Setup Guide →
Features:
- Free and open source
- Works on all browsers
- Mobile app available
- Easy to use
- Trusted by millions
Alternative Wallets
WalletConnect-Compatible Wallets
Any wallet that supports WalletConnect will work:
- Trust Wallet - Popular mobile wallet
- Rainbow - Beautiful iOS/Android wallet
- Coinbase Wallet - From Coinbase exchange
- Argent - Smart contract wallet
- Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) - Multi-sig wallet
View all WalletConnect wallets
Quick Start
- Install MetaMask - 2 minutes
- Create wallet - 3 minutes
- Save seed phrase - Critical! Don't skip
- Add Polygon network - 1 minute
- Get tiny bit of MATIC - For gas fees
What You'll Need
For Creators
- Wallet address (to receive payments)
- Small amount of MATIC (for gas, ~$0.50)
For Supporters
- USDC on Polygon (for streaming payments)
- Small amount of MATIC (for gas, ~$0.50)
- USDCx (wrapped USDC for streaming)
Security Basics
Your Seed Phrase = Your Money
- 12 or 24 words that restore your wallet
- Never share with anyone
- Write it down on paper
- Keep multiple copies in safe places
Lose Seed Phrase = Lose Everything
There is no "forgot password" or customer support that can help. This is the trade-off for true ownership.
Red Flags (Scams)
🚨 Never:
- Share your seed phrase with anyone
- Enter seed phrase on websites
- Send money to "verify" your wallet
- Trust unsolicited DMs offering "support"
Common Questions
"Do I need to buy crypto?"
As a Creator: Just need wallet to receive. Gas fees are tiny (~$0.50)
As a Supporter: Yes, you need USDC to stream payments
"Is this like a bank account?"
Sort of, but:
- You're your own bank
- No one can freeze or reverse transactions
- You're responsible for security
- No customer support if you lose access
"What if I forget my password?"
You can always recover with your seed phrase. That's why it's so important.
"Can LinQup help if I lose my seed phrase?"
No. Nobody can. That's how blockchain works. Write it down!