Multi-chain Assets
Separate network-specific assets, addresses and confirmation states before switching chains.
Understand multi-chain use →imtoken · Multi-chain wallet and Web3 knowledge hub
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, DApps, approvals, blockchain concepts and wallet security through workflows you can verify at every step.
Quick tasks
Start with what you need to do now
01Create a WalletUnderstand control, networks and backup before creating.02Back Up a WalletKeep the seed phrase offline and out of screenshots or chat.03Receive AssetsConfirm the address and that both sides use the same network.04Send AssetsReview the address, network, amount and gas before submitting.05Connect to a DAppVerify the domain, then review every signature and approval.
Wallet capabilities
Put assets, networks and actions into one mental model
A wallet is more than a balance screen. The important questions are where an asset exists, what state a transaction is in and what a signature or approval can change.
Send & Receive
Review recipient address, network, amount, gas and transaction hash as one workflow.
See the transfer workflow →imtoken App
Manage networks, inspect assets, review transaction history and access DApps on mobile.
Explore the App →imtoken Web
Verify browser domains, account requests, signatures and approvals before proceeding.
Explore Web connections →
Wallet Security
Keep seed phrases and private keys under your own control. Never send them to support or third parties.
Open the Security Center →Explore networks
Choose the right network before interpreting the transaction
Multi-chain
One wallet can present accounts across networks while each chain keeps its own state, fee rules and block data.
Continue →
Public Chains
Nodes receive transactions, blocks record results and explorers make public chain data verifiable.
Learn public chains →
EVM Networks
Similar address formats do not make networks interchangeable; gas, contracts and assets remain network-specific.
Learn EVM →
Layer 2
Understand the base-layer relationship, bridge path and arrival confirmations before moving assets across layers.
Learn Layer 2 →Gas→Broadcast→Block→Confirm
Gas & Confirmations
Network conditions affect inclusion speed, while the transaction hash remains your key reference for status checks.
Understand confirmations →Wallet journey
Six steps for a repeatable workflow
- 01
Get imtoken
Use the site download entry and avoid software from unknown links.
- 02
Create or import a wallet
Understand the difference and never type a seed phrase into a website or chat.
- 03
Back up offline
Keep seed phrases and private keys offline and private.
- 04
Select and verify the network
Confirm where the asset exists before relying on a familiar-looking address.
- 05
Receive or send assets
Check the address, network, amount and gas; use a small test when appropriate.
- 06
Review transactions and approvals
Keep transaction hashes, inspect DApp requests and revoke permissions you no longer need.
Web3 & DApps
A connection is only the beginning
Connecting a wallet does not mean every later request should be accepted. Review each signature and approval as a separate decision.
Open the Web3 guide →- Visit the DApp
- Verify the domain
- Start the connection
- Review the account request
- Inspect signature or approval
- Complete the action
- Disconnect when no longer needed
Security
Security comes from decisions you can explain and verify
Seed phrases and private keys are core to self-custody. Never send them to anyone. Before a transfer, signature or approval, verify the target, network, amount and permission scope, especially on shared devices, public networks or remote-access sessions.
Open the Security Center →- Back up seed phrases offline
- Never disclose private keys
- Verify networks and addresses
- Review signature requests
- Manage DApp approvals
Academy · Featured guide
What Should You Understand Before Using a Digital Wallet?
An address receives assets, while a seed phrase or private key controls them. The network determines where a transaction occurs; gas is part of execution cost; a transaction hash lets you inspect status. With DApps, distinguish connection, message signatures, transaction signatures and token approvals before acting.
Read the full beginner guide →NetworksPublic Chains & ConfirmationsNodes, blocks, broadcast and explorersContractsEVM & Smart ContractsAddresses, gas, contracts and tokensNetwork depthLayer 2 BasicsBase layers, bridges and arrivalsWeb3 securityDApp ApprovalsTarget, allowance, scope and revocationSecurityWallet SecurityKeys, devices and transaction checksGlossaryBlockchain GlossaryTerms explained in practical context
Ethereum & PoS
Ethereum Staking Fundamentals
Validators participate in PoS consensus. Reward sources, network state, withdrawals and exits can all affect the experience, and exits may involve waiting periods.
Learn Ethereum staking →Know the risks first
Validators may face network penalties, smart contracts can fail, asset prices can move and third-party services add separate risks. Staking does not guarantee returns.
Understand PoS & validators →Product & security updates
Put important changes ahead of noise
Clearer network and asset guidance
Help content now follows network, asset and transaction-state checks.
Review signatures and approvals separately
A DApp connection is not blanket consent for later requests.
Verify the destination network
Similar address formats do not make networks interchangeable.
Transaction hashes guide troubleshooting
Keep the hash after submission so status can be checked on-chain.
FAQ
Build the right mental model from common questions
Can I send my seed phrase to official support?
No. imtoken staff will never ask for a seed phrase or private key.
Why does a transaction wait for confirmation?
The network must include and confirm it; congestion and fee conditions can affect timing.
Does connecting to a DApp authorize assets?
No. Connection, signatures, transactions and token approvals are different actions.
Can I transfer based only on an EVM-looking address?
No. Always verify the actual network because assets remain network-specific.
Why can Layer 2 exits take time?
Cross-layer transfers may depend on bridge, proof or exit mechanisms.
Does staking guarantee returns?
No. Rewards vary and waiting periods, penalties, contract risk and market volatility can apply.
imtoken
Understand first, then act on-chain
Use the site download entry and verify the source, network, address and request details before acting.