Multi-chain does not merge chain state
Each chain keeps its own blocks, gas asset, confirmations, and risk boundary. Matching address formats do not remove the need to check the network.
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Manage Multi-chain Assets and Connect to Web3 with Clarity
A multi-chain wallet, blockchain network and Web3 knowledge hub from imtoken
Understand multi-chain assets, network selection, sending and receiving, DApp connections, approvals, network mechanics, and wallet security through clear, verifiable steps.
imtoken App
01
Create a Wallet
Learn how wallet creation, addresses, and key control relate before you receive your first asset.
Learn more →02
Back Up a Wallet
Keep seed-phrase backups offline and avoid treating screenshots, cloud sync, or chat apps as the default backup.
Backup principles →03
Receive Assets
Confirm the network before sharing an address so the sender knows exactly which chain to use.
Receiving guide →04
Send Assets
Review address, network, amount, and gas, then keep the transaction hash for independent verification.
Transaction checks →05
Connect to a DApp
Connection starts a session; every signature, transaction, or approval still deserves its own review.
DApp guide →Wallet capabilities
Bring networks, addresses, transactions, and permissions into one verifiable flow
A wallet interface helps interpret chain state, while network, public address, transaction hash, and contract details remain the key verification points.
Send & Receive
Address, network, amount, gas, and transaction hash form a complete verification trail.
View the flow →Network explorer
Understand the network before you transact
Nodes, blocks, and confirmations
Transactions propagate through nodes and enter blocks under network consensus; explorers provide an independent way to inspect hashes and state.
EVM
EVM-compatible networks can share address and contract conventions while maintaining separate gas, assets, and chain state.
Layer 2
Layer 2 systems scale base-chain activity through different mechanisms; cross-layer transfers can involve bridges, proofs, and waiting periods.
GAS
execution × demand
execution × demand
Fees & confirmations
Gas depends on execution complexity and network demand. Inclusion adds confirmations, while finality rules differ across networks.
Wallet journey
Six steps for a repeatable wallet routine
- 01
Get imtoken
Use a trusted path to the download page rather than unknown private-message links.
- 02
Create or restore
Handle seed phrases only inside a trusted wallet restoration flow.
- 03
Back up offline
Keep the seed phrase complete, offline, and private.
- 04
Choose and verify the network
Matching address formats never replace a network check.
- 05
Receive or send
Review address, network, amount, and fee before sending.
- 06
Review transactions and approvals
Use transaction hashes for verification and periodically clean up permissions you no longer need.
Web3 & DApp
Connection is only the beginning
Connecting a wallet does not mean every signature request should be accepted. Review each signature and approval independently.
Explore Web3 guidance →- Visit the DApp
- Verify the domain
- Connect
- Review account request
- Inspect signature or approval
- Complete the action
- Disconnect unused sessions
Security
Make verification part of every action
Seed phrases and private keys remain under the user’s control. imtoken staff will never ask for them. Because on-chain transactions generally cannot be reversed by a wallet provider, review the address, network, amount, domain, contract, and permission scope before sending, signing, or approving. Use extra care on public devices or networks and with remote-control software or unknown extensions.
Security center →
- Back up the seed phrase offline
- Never disclose private keys
- Verify network and address
- Review signature requests
- Manage DApp approvals
Academy
What Should You Understand Before Using a Digital Wallet?
A public address can be shared, while a seed phrase and private key must remain secret. Networks determine where a transaction occurs, gas represents execution cost, and a transaction hash lets you verify state. A DApp connection opens a session, while signatures and approvals can carry real authority or change chain state.
Read the guide →Ethereum
Ethereum Staking Basics
Understand PoS, validators, reward sources, network status, withdrawals, and exits. Rewards are not fixed and depend on protocol and network conditions.
Explore Ethereum staking →Updates
Recent notices focused on practical impact
- ProductRecent UpdateWallet and network guidance continues to be organized around verifiable user actions.
- NetworkNetwork NoticeBefore cross-network activity, verify the source chain, destination chain, and the explorer used for each.
- SecuritySecurity NoticeNo support workflow should require a seed phrase, private key, or verification code.
- ServiceProduct NoticeStaking information focuses on mechanism, waiting periods, and risk rather than promised returns.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
From wallets and networks to Web3 security and Ethereum PoS, start troubleshooting with information that can be verified publicly.
Are assets actually stored on my phone?
No. Assets are recorded on blockchain networks. A wallet mainly manages the keys that control addresses and presents on-chain state.
What is the difference between a seed phrase and a private key?
A private key controls an account directly. A seed phrase can usually derive a group of private keys and addresses. Both must remain private.
Will imtoken support ask for my seed phrase?
No. imtoken staff will never ask for a seed phrase, private key, or verification code, and an ordinary support page should not need them.
Why can the same address appear on different networks?
Many EVM-compatible networks use the same address format, but each network keeps separate balances, blocks, and transaction history.
What should I check before sending?
Verify the recipient address, network, amount, and estimated gas. A small test can be useful when sending to a new destination.
What is gas?
Gas measures the execution resources used by a transaction or contract call. The actual fee depends on execution and network demand.
What is a transaction hash for?
It lets you look up a broadcast transaction on the correct block explorer and inspect block inclusion and confirmations.
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