What Is Eternl Wallet?

Eternl is a browser extension wallet (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Edge) and mobile app that gives Cardano users full control over their ADA, native tokens, and NFTs. Unlike full-node wallets like Daedalus, Eternl syncs quickly without downloading the entire blockchain, making it ideal for daily use while maintaining enterprise-grade security through local key encryption.

Key Features of Eternl Wallet (2026) Eternl packs professional-grade functionality:

Multi-account support – Create up to 24 accounts per wallet for different purposes

Native token & NFT management – Full gallery view, send/receive CNT/NFTs

Built-in DEX swaps – Trade ADA/tokens via MuesliSwap aggregator directly in-wallet

Advanced staking – Multi-pool delegation, ROA/fee/saturation analytics

Hardware wallet integration – Ledger, Trezor, Keystone support

Batch transactions – Send multiple assets to multiple addresses in one TX

dApp connector – CardanoConnect (CIP-45) + WalletConnect compatibility

Smart chaining – Chain multiple transactions seamlessly

Multi-sig support – Enterprise-grade shared custody

How to Set Up Eternl Wallet Step 1: Install Official Extension/App text Browser: Chrome Web Store → "Eternl" (verify developer) Mobile: App Store/Google Play → "Eternl by Tastenkunst" Step 2: Create or Restore Wallet text Create New:

  1. "Create Cardano Shelley Wallet"
  2. Set strong spending password
  3. Backup 24-word recovery phrase (write offline)
  4. Verify phrase order
  5. Enable accounts (up to 24)

Restore Existing:

  1. "Restore Wallet" → Enter 24 words
  2. Set spending password
  3. Select accounts to restore Step 3: Fund and Verify text Receive → Copy addr1... address Send test amount from CEX/other wallet Verify in Transactions → History tab Daily Eternl Wallet Workflow Staking ADA text Staking tab → Browse 3,000+ pools Filter by ROA, fees (0-5%), saturation (<60%) One-click delegation (0% fee to Eternl) Track rewards (epoch ~5 days) Token/NFT Management text Summary → Token List → View ADA, CNTs, NFTs NFTs → Gallery view → Send/Receive UTxO tab → Advanced UTXO analysis DeFi & dApps text Connect button → Auto-detects DEXs, lending, governance Review transaction details → Spending password → Sign Smart chaining for multi-step DeFi operations Security Architecture Multi-layer protection:

Local AES-256 encryption – Private keys never leave device

Spending password – Required for all transactions

Hardware wallet option – Cold storage integration

Recovery phrase – 24-word Cardano standard

Biometrics – Mobile fingerprint/Face ID

2026 updates:

Keystone QR hardware wallet support

Enhanced multi-sig for teams/DAOs

Improved transaction verification

Eternl vs Other Cardano Wallets Feature Eternl Lace Nami Daedalus Light Wallet ✅ Fast sync ✅ ✅ ❌ Full node Multi-Account ✅ 24 accounts ❌ ❌ ✅ Hardware Wallet ✅ Ledger/Trezor/Keystone ✅ Ledger/Trezor ❌ ✅ Built-in DEX ✅ MuesliSwap ✅ Aggregator ❌ ❌ Batch TX ✅ Multiple sends ✅ ❌ ❌ Mobile App ✅ iOS/Android ❌ ✅ ❌ Multi-sig ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ Pro Features for Power Users text Transaction Builder → Custom metadata/aux scripts Sign transactions → Hardware/offline signing UTxO management → Collateral optimization Account switching → Portfolio separation Address Book → Ada Handles + addr1... storage Common Issues & Solutions text "Slow sync": Refresh → Check network status "dApp not connecting": Enable CardanoConnect/WalletConnect "Transaction stuck": Check min ADA (~2 ADA/UTxO) "Lost spending password": Recovery phrase restores (password local only) "Wrong network": Eternl = Cardano mainnet only When to Choose Eternl Perfect for:

Power users (multi-account, batch TX, DeFi)

Stakers wanting pool analytics

NFT collectors (gallery + marketplace support)

Teams/DAOs (multi-sig)

Hardware wallet + hot wallet combo

Simple alternative: Lace (beginner-friendly)

Eternl delivers Cardano's most complete wallet experience – from beginner staking to enterprise multi-sig – while maintaining blazing-fast performance and uncompromising security.