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Using Edge

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Basics

My Keys, My CoinsWhat does it mean to "hold" your own coins?In cryptocurrency, you prove ownership of coins by using the private key of the wallet those to...
How to Hide Spam Transactions in Edge WalletEdge Wallet can automatically detect and hide spam or “dust” transactions so your transaction history stays clean and focused on the payme...
How to change your fiat value or local currencyTo change the displayed fiat currency (your local money) in Edge, please follow these steps: Log in to your Edge account Tap the three ho...
Understanding Wallet Migration vs. Importing in EdgeWhen you want to add an existing crypto wallet to your Edge account, you have two main options: Import Wallet and Migrate Wallet. Each met...
Mining into EdgeWe welcome mining into Edge however we do have a few tips that need to be followed to create the best experience.  Tips for mining into Ed...
How to add tokens to your Solana walletTo add a token to your your Solana (SOL) wallet simply navigate to your assets by tapping the assets tab in the bottom navigation and then...
How-to Route Swaps Through Decentralized ExchangesFor additional privacy/security when doing crypto-to-crypto swaps in Edge, users have the ability to prefer that swaps are routed through ...
Guest AccountEdge has been at the forefront of providing users with a secure and user-friendly experience in managing their cryptocurrencies. Tradition...
Using AAVE with Edge.  What is an Aave loan?   What is variable and stable APR? What is the required collateral?  Loan Dashboard This scene allows you to se...
How do I make an exchange?To exchange with the Edge app, follow these simple steps: Log in to your Edge account and then tap “Exchange” located near the bottom rig...
What are the fees when using Exchange?Edge utilizes multiple partners and will seek out the best rate when making an exchange.   The fees are typically around 0.5-2% but vary...
How Does Edge Wallet Calculate Network Fees?Edge Wallet uses real-time network data to calculate transaction fees dynamically, ensuring users get the best balance between transaction...
Why the name Edge and what is the significance?The reason for the name is the method of security that we believe in - Edge Security, which means security at the “edges” of the network. ...
Edge White PaperA Single-Sign-On Security Platform for Private and Decentralized Applications  William Swanson, Paul Puey     The Edge platform (formerly ...
How long does it take for transactions to confirm?Bitcoin typically takes a few minutes, but can take up to a few hours for a transaction to confirm in some instances. This is largely depe...
Is there a fee for receiving or sending money?There is no fee to receive money into your Edge account and there are no limits in how much you can receive in a single transaction. Howe...
Is my Edge account tied to an email address?When you create an Edge account, no personal information is tied to the account. Edge does not ask for an email, phone number, address etc...
Can I have more than one Account or Wallet?Yes, you can create more than one account or wallet if you wanted to.  All new accounts can be accessed by tapping the drop down to switch...
What is the difference between an Account and a Wallet?The Account is the username and password you use to log into Edge.   The Wallet is what sits inside your account and can be different cur...
What are the username and password requirements?The username must be at least 3 characters long and is not case sensitive. It can be numbers, letters, and/or special characters.  The min...
How do I create an account?Getting Started: Open the Edge application. At the Login Screen, tap on Get Started to create a new account Tap Sign In if you already h...
Minimum and Maximum trades using the ExchangeMost of our partners can handle up to $5000 for cryptocurrency exchanges on Edge.  However, there are lower limits or minimum balance you ...
Edge Security: IP Validation and 2FAWhenever accessing the internet, the location of your IP address is public data that’s commonly being referenced to deliver web results ap...
What's the difference between custodial and non-custodial?Edge Wallet is a non-custodial app.   What does it mean?  Easy! Edge does not have access to accounts or maintain any information about ou...
How do I access the Settings?The Settings can be accessed by tapping on the 3 horizontal lines located at the top right corner. Tapping on that will bring out the Side...
How To Contact A Live Agent Via Edge SupportEdge Wallet offers real‑time, human support via multiple convenient channels. Choose the method that works best for you: 1. Help Center &a...
What if I’m a beginner in digital currencies? Is Edge right for me?Edge is a great application for beginners! We put a lot of effort into usability, and our support team is always there to help.   - The Ed...
How do I install Edge?Edge can be installed on iOS or Android devices with iOS 13 or Android 9.  You can visit www.edge.app to find links to the store pages or ...
How do I add Custom Tokens?To add a Custom Token (ex. ERC20), simply follow the steps below:   1) Tap "Assets" located within the bottom navigation bar.  2) Tap on t...
What platforms support Edge?Edge is available on Android and on iOS. Android 9 or higher iOS 13 or higher Edge does not have a web, browser extension, or desktop ap...

Edge Wallet Features

How to use Nym MixnetThe Nym Mixnet feature allows you to privatize your transactions by routing traffic through a decentralized network, effectively masking y...
How to trade xStocks on-chain with EdgeIf you do not already have an Edge account, you may follow this guide to create one.In summer of 2025, xStocks launched their tokenized eq...
Edge Scan to Login FeatureNeed to access your Edge account on a new device? Our "Scan to Login" feature offers a secure and speedy way to do just that by using a QR...
Using Edge on Multiple DevicesHow to Use Edge on Multiple Devices: There are two convenient ways to access your existing Edge account on a new device: 1. Using Your Us...
What is FIO?How to Use the FIO Protocol with the Edge App The FIO Protocol, built by the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO), is a decentrali...
Hide BalanceShowing or Hiding Your BalanceUsers can toggle their balance visibility by tapping the balance or the eye icon. This feature lets you conc...
How to Import a walletFirstly when handling your seed phrase or private key, be extra careful to NOT expose these 12 words or the private key to any unknown or ...
Install Edge on your MacbookEdge - Crypto & Bitcoin Wallet can also be downloaded from the Apple App Store onto your MacBook or iMac with any M-series chip if you...
Adding Assets to EdgeTo add an asset to your Edge account , please follow these steps:  Log into your Edge account and tap "View Assets" or use the Assets tab...
How to Migrate Wallets   *Important* After importing into Edge, we highly recommend this additional step to maximize the security of your assets by moving them ...
Edge RBF - How to accelerate a transactionEdge allows for acceleration of BTC using Replace-by-fee (RBF)  If you have a stuck BTC transaction you can now accelerate the transaction...
Edge supported AssetsEdge is dedicated to supporting all top assets. If you do not see your favorite cryptocurrency here, please reach out to [email protected] ...
Import your crypto wallets From Jaxx Liberty to EdgeIn this article, we are going to share how to safely import your wallets from Jaxx to Edge Wallet, and  maximize the security of your asse...
Move all funds to a newly created wallet (Manual steps)  To manually migrate your funds to a newly created wallet follow these simple steps:   Log into your Edge account and tap "Assets" locat...
What is Edge Login?Edge Login will serve as your zero knowledge Single Sign On to various blockchain applications. One Edge account, controlled by you and no...
Buying and Selling in EdgeBuying and Selling Cryptocurrency in Edge Edge makes it easy to buy and sell cryptocurrency directly within the app through our trusted pa...
How do I buy or sell Bitcoin?To buy or sell with Edge it is a simple process.    To buy Bitcoin inside of Edge, you will need to tap the buy button at the bottom of...
Edge Private Seeds - Derivation and ExportWARNING: Exposing your private keys can be risky if you do not take the right precautions. Using a private browser or opening the derivati...
How does lost password recovery work in Edge?Here at Edge we use a username, password, and 2FA combo for wallet creation, encryption, and backup. We’ve kept some of the same usability...
How do I view the Private Seed of my Bitcoin Wallet or for my other cryptocurrency wallets?NOTE: The Private Seed cannot be copied, in order to prevent users from accidentally pasting this sensitive information into an unintended...
Is my Edge account tied to an identity?Edge accounts are not tied to an identity. When you create an account only a username, password, and 4 digit PIN are asked which is encry...
Why Does Edge Request Access to My Contacts & Location?The Edge application requests access to the device contact list and camera access. This information is used on the device to provide an im...
Does Edge have access to my funds or personal information?No, neither Edge nor any third party can access the private keys, or even the public addresses and transactional meta data of any users. P...
What are Spending Limits and how does it work?The "Spending Limits" feature is a way to require a predetermined amount to need a PIN to spend.   For example you can set the spending l...
What kind of security options are available on Edge?2 Factor Authentication (2FA) Only your device can access the account even another device tries to access it with the known password    ...
Split Wallet FeatureUsers can now create EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) wallets from pre-existing EVM wallets such as Polygon MATIC, AVAX, and FTM. This all...
What happened to the 3-addresses?Edge supports native segwit (bech32) addresses for BTC, DGB, GRS, LTC, VTC, UFO. This style of address utilizes a unique prefix which will...
How do I export transactions into CSV or Quickbooks?Edge can export your transaction history to use for tax purposes or personal records.   From the main wallet screen: Tap "Assets" located...
How does Edge secure my private keys?The methods that bitcoin wallets use to secure private keys has been a hot topic lately and we want to inform our users and the crypto-com...
Why does my receiving address keep changing?A hierarchical deterministic (HD) wallet, like Edge, generates a new receiving address within your wallet every time funds are received in...
What languages does Edge support?The Edge wallet supports the following languages: English Spanish German Japanese Portuguese Italian Russian In order to set the languag...
What happens if Edge goes out of business? What will happen to my assets?Even if Edge goes out of business, you have full control over your private keys, so your assets are safe on your device. The keys sit on t...
Why doesn’t Edge have a web interface or desktop version for the wallet?Edge made a conscious decision to restrict our wallet to native mobile applications. Website infrastructures are notoriously difficult to ...
Why do I need a login & password to use the Edge wallet?The login and password provide two critical pieces of the Edge security model. 1. They are the source of the encryption key used to encryp...
Edge App - Key FeaturesCore Functionality: Multi-Asset Support: Supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (with Segwit), Litecoin (with Seg...