Wallet Comparison

Choose the right wallet for your Namada experience. This guide compares all available options.

Quick Comparison Table

Feature	Namada Extension	Keplr	CLI Wallet
Ease of Use	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐
Transparent Txs	✅	✅	✅
Shielded Txs	✅	❌	✅
IBC Support	✅	✅	✅
Staking	✅	✅	✅
Governance	✅	✅	✅
Hardware Wallet	🔜 Soon	✅ Ledger	🔜 Soon
Mobile	❌	✅	❌
Automation	❌	❌	✅
Best For	Most users	Cosmos users	Power users

Detailed Comparison

Namada Browser Extension

Best for: New users, privacy-focused users, daily transactions

Pros

• ✅ Native Namada support
• ✅ Full shielded functionality
• ✅ Easy to use interface
• ✅ Regular updates
• ✅ Integrated with dApps

Cons

• ❌ Browser only (Chrome/Brave)
• ❌ No mobile version yet
• ❌ Limited hardware wallet support

Recommended For

• First-time Namada users
• Users who want privacy features
• dApp users
• Daily transactions

👉 Install Namada Extension

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Keplr Wallet

Best for: Existing Cosmos users, IBC transfers

Pros

• ✅ Already have it if using Cosmos
• ✅ Excellent IBC support
• ✅ Mobile app available
• ✅ Ledger support
• ✅ Multi-chain dashboard

Cons

• ❌ No shielded transactions
• ❌ No shielded addresses
• ❌ Transparent only
• ❌ Missing privacy features

Recommended For

• IBC transfers from Cosmos chains
• Users already on Keplr
• Transparent-only operations
• Using alongside Namada Extension

👉 Setup Keplr for Namada

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CLI Wallet

Best for: Developers, validators, power users

Pros

• ✅ Full feature access
• ✅ Scriptable/automatable
• ✅ Works in terminal
• ✅ Validator operations
• ✅ Advanced options

Cons

• ❌ Steep learning curve
• ❌ No graphical interface
• ❌ Requires technical knowledge
• ❌ Manual configuration

Recommended For

• Validators
• Developers
• System administrators
• Automated operations
• Script-based workflows

👉 CLI Wallet Introduction

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Use Case Recommendations

"I'm new to Namada"

Use: Namada Extension

Start with the browser extension. It's designed for new users and gives you access to all features including privacy.

"I want maximum privacy"

Use: Namada Extension

Only the Namada Extension and CLI support shielded transactions. The extension is easier for most users.

"I'm already using Cosmos/Keplr"

Use: Keplr + Namada Extension

• Use Keplr for IBC transfers from Cosmos chains
• Use Namada Extension for shielding and private transactions

"I'm a developer/validator"

Use: CLI Wallet

The CLI gives you full control and is essential for running validators or building automation.

"I need mobile access"

Use: Keplr (limited)

Currently, only Keplr offers mobile access, but without privacy features. A Namada mobile wallet is in development.

Feature Matrix

Transaction Types

Transaction	Extension	Keplr	CLI
Send (transparent)	✅	✅	✅
Receive (transparent)	✅	✅	✅
Shield	✅	❌	✅
Unshield	✅	❌	✅
Shielded transfer	✅	❌	✅
IBC transfer	✅	✅	✅

Staking & Governance

Feature	Extension	Keplr	CLI
View validators	✅	✅	✅
Delegate	✅	✅	✅
Undelegate	✅	✅	✅
Claim rewards	✅	✅	✅
Vote on proposals	✅	✅	✅
Create proposals	⚠️ Limited	❌	✅

Security Features

Feature	Extension	Keplr	CLI
Password protection	✅	✅	✅
Auto-lock	✅	✅	N/A
Hardware wallet	🔜	✅	🔜
Seed phrase backup	✅	✅	✅
Encrypted storage	✅	✅	✅

Multi-Wallet Strategy

Many users benefit from using multiple wallets:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                   YOUR SETUP                        │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                     │
│   Keplr (tnam address)                              │
│   └── IBC from Cosmos chains                        │
│   └── Exchange withdrawals                          │
│         │                                           │
│         ▼ Transfer                                  │
│                                                     │
│   Namada Extension (tnam + znam)                    │
│   └── Shield assets                                 │
│   └── Private transactions                          │
│   └── Staking                                       │
│   └── dApp interactions                             │
│                                                     │
│   CLI Wallet (advanced)                             │
│   └── Validator operations                          │
│   └── Automation scripts                            │
│   └── Batch operations                              │
│                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Migration Between Wallets

All wallets use the same seed phrase standard (BIP-39). You can:

1. Export seed from one wallet
2. Import to another wallet
3. Access the same addresses

This means you're never locked into one wallet.

Same Seed, Multiple Wallets

Use the same 24-word seed phrase across wallets to access the same accounts. Each wallet just provides a different interface to the same underlying keys.

Future Wallets

Coming soon to the Namada ecosystem:

• 📱 Mobile Wallet: Native iOS/Android app
• 🔐 Hardware Wallet: Ledger integration
• 💻 Desktop Wallet: Standalone application

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Summary

If you want...	Use this
Simplicity	Namada Extension
Privacy	Namada Extension or CLI
IBC from Cosmos	Keplr → Namada Extension
Mobile access	Keplr (transparent only)
Automation	CLI
Ledger support now	Keplr (transparent only)
Everything	All three!

Next Steps

• Install Namada Extension
• Setup Keplr
• CLI Wallet Intro