Martian Wallet: Aptos Gateway Unlocked.

Okay, first thing I do every time? Pin the Martian Wallet extension to my browser toolbar. Makes it stupid easy to pop it open without hunting around. Why? 'Cause you'll be connecting to dApps constantly, and fumbling for it mid swap sucks. Trust me, saves you like 10 seconds per session, which adds up when you're grinding Aptos yields.

Now, Martian Wallet with "Aptos Gateway Unlocked" - that's basically the full hookup to Aptos blockchain goodies. It's your non custodial to storing APT, swapping tokens, grabbing NFTs, and hitting up DEXes like Liquidswap. Super low fees too - think under a buck per tx, sometimes pennies since Aptos cranks 100k+ TPS. In my experience, it's smoother than Petra for multi chain vibes, especially if you're eyeing Sui later.

Grab It and Set It Up - Don't Skip the Seed Backup

Head to the Chrome Web Store, search "Martian Aptos Wallet," or hit their site at martianwallet.xyz and smash "Add to Browser." Works on Brave too. Boom, extension pops up.

1. Click the icon. Pick Create a new wallet. (Import if you've got a seed already.)
2. Set a killer password - mix letters, numbers, symbols. Check the ToS box. Hit continue.
3. Here's the critical part: 12-word recovery phrase flashes up. Copy it to a secure spot. Like, paper in a safe. Not your phone notes. Lose this? Wallet gone forever.
4. Notifications? I turn 'em on for wallet only stuff. Slide right, continue. Done. Pin it now.

Your Aptos address shows right there at the top. Copy it. Looks like a long string starting with 0x. That's where tokens land. New wallet? Balance zero. No sweat.

Import Headache? Here's the Fix

Ran into import issues? Make sure your mnemonic's exact - spaces matter. If it's from another Aptos wallet like Petra, switch networks first in settings. Martian handles Aptos mainnet by default, but toggle if testnet sneaks in.

Filling 'Er Up: Get APT In There

So you've got the empty wallet staring at you. What's next? Buy APT on Binance, KuCoin, whatever exchange lists it. I usually go Binance 'cause their Aptos withdrawals are fast - like 5-10 mins.

Copy your Martian address. On the exchange: Withdraw → APT → Paste address → Network: Aptos. Send a test amount first, say 1 APT. Fees? Exchange side maybe 0.5-1 APT, on chain near zero. Watch explorer.aptoslabs.com for confirmation. 1 second usually.

• Pro tip: Start small. Aptos gas is dirt cheap, ~0.0001 APT per tx, but verify chain first.
• Bridges? Use LayerZero or Axelar for ETH/BNB to Aptos. Martian integrates some, but check dApp permissions.
• Issue: Wrong network? Tx fails, funds stuck on exchange. Double check Aptos selector.

Once APT lands, balance updates. Boom, you're live. Feels good, right?

Swapping and DEX Action - Liquidswap Is Your Friend

Alright, trading time. Martian shines here. Open Liquidswap (first AMM on Aptos). Click "Connect Wallet" → Martian. Approve in popup. Address loads, tokens show.

Swap APT for whatever - USDC, USDT pools galore. Fees? 0.3% swap fee typical, gas negligible. I usually set slippage to 1% unless volatile.

Pool Type	Liquidity	My Go To
APT/USDC	High	Stable pair, low slip
APT/USDT	Medium	Quick exits
Random meme	Low	High risk, 5% slip

Why Liquidswap? Deepest pools early on Aptos. Provide liquidity? Earn fees, but impermanent loss bites - watch that. Martian shows your LP positions clean.

Stuck tx? Refresh explorer. Rarely happens, Aptos is fast.

NFTs: Mint, View, Flip 'Em

NFT tab in Martian? Gold. Connect to Topaz or BlueMove marketplaces. Minting costs ~0.1 APT gas. View your collection right there - no clunky explorers.

I minted my first Aptos NFT last week. Click "NFTs," add marketplace app, approve. Drag to send or list. Fees tiny. Thing is, gas spikes during hype drops - wait 5 mins if jammed.

Potential mess: Fake dApps. Always verify site URL. Martian prompts every connect - say no to sketchy ones.

Sending Tokens - Simple But Watch the Decimals

Hit "Send." Paste recipient address. Amount. Network Aptos. Confirm. Done in seconds.

1. Copy address exact. No autocorrect BS.
2. APT decimals: 8. Don't send 1.00000000 by mistake.
3. Gas estimate shows - approve or tweak.

Received wrong token? Add custom: "Add Token" → Paste contract from explorer. Yellow button means it's not native listed.

Multi Chain Switch: Aptos to Sui in One Click

Top dropdown: Aptos mainnet default. Swap to Sui? New account auto creates. Same seed, different chains. Genius for portfolio views.

In my experience, Sui feels snappier for games, Aptos better for DeFi. Toggle easy. Balances separate tho - no cross sends native.

Security Stuff You Can't Ignore

Look, crypto's wild. Martian encrypts keys locally. Password locks after 60 mins idle - solid. But:

Never share seed. Phishing sites mimic connects - check origin. I use hardware ledger integration if big bags, but Martian's fine for most.

Notifications? Handy for airdrops. Aptos Foundation drops 'em sometimes - check email from airdrop@aptosfoundation.org if eligible.

Lost access? Seed recovers on new device. Password? Nuke and restore.

DApps and Beyond - Where the Fun's At

Apps tab lists connected stuff. Liquidswap, Thala (lending), Merkle Trade (perps). Connect once, reuse.

Why does this matter? Aptos exploding with 130k TPS promise. Martian unlocks it all without MetaMask drama.

Custom tokens/NFTs not showing? Manual add. Explorer for addresses: explorer.aptoslabs.com.

Gas and Fees Breakdown

Aptos gas: ~0.000005 APT base. Swaps add 0.3%. Bridges? 0.1-1% + gas. Way under ETH's $5+.

Troubleshooting - I've Been There

Wallet not loading? Clear cache, restart browser. Extension conflicts? Disable others.

• Tx pending forever: Rare, but explorer shows status. Retry if failed.
• No APT? Faucet for testnet: discord.gg/aptoslabs.
• Import fail: Wrong chain seed? Aptos only.

Honestly, 90% issues are user error. Double check addresses.

Daily Workflow - How I Roll

Morning: Check Portfolio tab. Swaps if good entries. LP adds. NFT flips.

Sound familiar? Like Metamask but faster, cheaper. Martian's interface? Clean - Assets, NFTs, Activity, Apps, Settings.

Settings: Export view (read only), change pw. Add accounts for alts.

That's the flow. Scale up slow. Aptos hype real, but DYOR.

One more: Bridges to ETH? Use deBridge or Incn. Martian approves. Fees ~0.5%, 2-min confirms.

Advanced: Custom Tokens and Watchlists

Add token: Yellow button → Aptos explorer address. Boom, tracks.

Portfolio DApp? Martian's own - buy/manage APT easy. Ties in swaps, charts.

In experience, watch gas during peaks. Set auto slip in advanced.

You're set now. Go crush Aptos. Hit snags? Common fixes above. Later!