Cosmos

Sep 24, 2023

How to Create a Cosmos Hub Wallet using the Leap Wallet Mobile App?

How does Leap Wallet Work?

Leap Wallet is available as a browser extension and mobile app (iOS and Android) that allows you to manage your assets on Cosmos Hub securely and efficiently and connect with all the dApps, NFT & projects on Cosmos Hub.

To get started, you can download Leap Wallet for Android App OR Leap Wallet for iOS App.

Creating your first Cosmos Hub wallet

Here’s a video of a step-by-step guide on how to create your Cosmos Hub wallet using the Leap iOS mobile app .👇

Create Archway Wallet

1. Install the Leap iOS app on your mobile device by using this link.

2. When you open the app, you will be presented with two options: create a new wallet or import an existing wallet. If you want to create a completely new wallet, choose the option to create a new wallet.

3. You will be shown a seed phrase. Make sure to save this phrase in a safe and secure location, as it is the only way to recover your wallet. Do not share this phrase with anyone. The seed phrase shown below is for demo purposes.

4. Add the missing words from the secret recovery phrase you have noted down with you. We have enabled this extra step to ensure you write your secret recovery phase with yourself on a piece of paper. Note: We won’t be able to help you recover the wallet if you lost your seed phrase.

5. Your wallet is now set up and ready to use. You can now use your Leap wallet to access your assets and interact with the Cosmos Hub Network, including staking Cosmos Hub tokens and dApps in the Cosmos Hub ecosystem using Leap mobile dApp browser.

Cosmos Hub Home Tab

Welcome aboard! You now have the best experience to navigate Cosmos Hub securely.

Please note that the Leap wallet is a self-custodial wallet which means you are always in control of your funds and make sure you keep your seed phrase safe.

Import your existing Cosmos Hub wallet into Leap

Watch 20 secs video to import your Cosmos Hub wallet into Leap.👇

Import Archway Wallet

1. Click on “Import an existing wallet”. You can import your existing Cosmos Hub Wallet into Leap Wallet with any of the below 4 options: Keplr Wallet or Cosmostation Wallet or Using a Seed phrase or Sync with Browser extension.

2. Click on “Import using a Seed Phrase” and enter your seed phrase in the text box.

3. Your wallet is now set up and ready to use. You can now use your Leap wallet to access your assets and interact with the Cosmos Hub Network, including staking Cosmos Hub tokens and accessing NFTs and dApps in the Cosmos Hub ecosystem using Leap mobile dApp browser.

Cosmos Hub Home Tab

Introduction to Leap Wallet

Leap is an advanced 'super wallet' for the Cosmos ecosystem, with the goal of providing a top-notch user experience tailored for Cosmos users. Available as mobile apps for iOS and Android and as a browser extension, Leap allows you to explore Cosmos Hub and over 50 other Cosmos ecosystem chains. Users can transfer and exchange assets between wallets, earn staking rewards, participate in governance, transfer assets over IBC, manage NFTs, and much more, all from within the wallet app.

Introduction to Cosmos Hub

Cosmos Hub, the pioneering public blockchain in the Cosmos Network, plays a central role in connecting various blockchains through Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC). It acts as a central hub that monitors token types and quantities in each connected blockchain.

Important links

Follow Leap Cosmos on Twitter and stay updated with the latest developments

Join Leap Discord and Leap Telegram Announcement channel

Refer to our Support document for any help. You can also DM us on Twitter for support and if you face any issues.

Download Leap for Mobile or Leap Chrome extension

Access Leap Cosmos Dashboard (supports 50+ chains)

Learn more

You can explore the Cosmos Hub ecosystem by reading our other Cosmos Hub guides.