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Okay, so most people screw up right at the start. They skip backing up their 12-word recovery phrase because it feels like a hassle. Next thing you know, phone dies, app glitches, and poof-all their crypto's gone forever. No Zerion support can help. It's non custodial, meaning you own the keys, they just provide the app.
Don't do that. I always back mine up on paper, split across two safe spots. Like, one in a fireproof box, another with family far away. Why does this matter? Because that phrase is your only lifeline. Sound familiar? You've probably heard it before, but trust me, it's the difference between chilling with your portfolio and panic selling at a loss.
Zerion's not just another wallet. It's like your crypto dashboard on steroids. Tracks everything-ETH, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, you name it. All in one spot. No more jumping between apps to check if your USDC on Optimism is mooning.
In my experience, it's killer for DeFi degens. Swap tokens across chains, bridge assets, even hunt NFTs without leaving the app. Fees? Pretty low, like 0.3% on swaps sometimes, plus whatever gas the chain wants-think ~0.000005 ETH on cheap L2s or a bit more on mainnet. And it's free to track stuff. Honestly, if you're holding across ecosystems, this beats fumbling with MetaMask alone.
| Pros | Cons | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | Multi chain magic, NFTs + DeFi positions | Watch only for some adds, no full control unless you import |
| Swaps/Bridges | Built in, cross L2s like Base to Arbitrum | Gas fees add up on busy days |
| Security | Non custodial, Ledger support | You gotta secure that seed yourself-no hand holding |
Look, first step's easy but people still botch it. They download from shady sites. Nah. Head to zerion.io/download. iOS? App Store. Android? Play Store. Extension? Chrome Web Store, search Zerion.
What's next? Creating that wallet. But hold up-we'll get there.
Alright, app's open. Tap Create New Wallet. Don't pick "Connect Existing" yet-we'll cover that later.
Done. Your dashboard pops up. Empty? That's fine. Send some test USDT or whatever from an exchange. Takes minutes.
But here's a snag I hit once: Passcode too simple, app locks you out after a failed try. Solution? Use biometrics if available-Face ID or fingerprint. Way smoother.
Extension's pinned to your toolbar now? Click the puzzle icon, find Zerion, pin it for quick access.
Steps mirror mobile:
Your address shows up. Copy it, paste into an exchange for deposits. I usually send 0.001 ETH first to test.
One issue? Extension might lag on first load if you've got tons of tx history. Just refresh. Happens on beefy portfolios.
Got a MetaMask full of gems? Don't start over. Zerion lets you import or connect.
Three ways:
How to connect MetaMask specifically? Open Zerion, hit connect, pick MetaMask. Approve in MetaMask popup. Boom, your positions sync. No seed sharing-Zerion reads public data only.
In my experience, WalletConnect glitches on desktop sometimes. Fix: Update both apps, restart browser.
Security maxxers, this is you. Plug in Ledger, open Zerion, select Ledger option. Follow prompts-approve on device. Supports ETH, Solana chains. Gas fees same as software, but keys stay offline. Sweet.
Once set up, dashboard's your home. Shows total balance, top assets, DeFi yields. Scroll for NFTs, even ENS domains.
Switch wallets? Top dropdown. Got five? All there.
Multi chain? Tabs for each-ETH L1, Polygon, Base. Aggregates L2s automatically. No manual adds.
Why's this clutch? I forgot 50 USDC on zkSync once. Zerion pinged it, saved me bridging blind. Pretty much a portfolio detective.
Okay, action time. Want to swap UNI for ARB on Arbitrum?
Bridging? Same vibe. ETH mainnet to Base? Pick Bridge, amount, confirm. Fees around $0.50-$2 depending on traffic.
Sending? Wallet selector > Send > paste address > amount. Double check chain! Sent SOL to ETH address once? Nightmare. Always verify contract if it's a token.
Potential pitfall: High gas on ETH mainnet. Solution? Use L2s first. Arbitrum gas like 0.0001 ETH usually.
Got BAYC or random Pudgy Penguins? NFTs tab lists 'em all, cross marketplaces. Floor prices, traits.
DeFi? Shows LP positions, staking yields. Like, your Uniswap V3 pool value updated live.
Explore tab? Trending tokens, hot collections. I snagged an airdrop qualify by spotting it there early.
Cloud backup? On iOS, encrypts to iCloud with your password. Android to Google. But lose that password? Toast. I stick to paper.
Biometrics on. Passcode strong. Never share seed.
Phishing? Only use official app. WalletConnect QR? Scan quick.
Common glitch: "Wallet not syncing." Fix: Log out/in, check internet. Or chains not selected-add in settings.
Day trading alts? Add watch addresses for each. Track without risk.
Switching: Dropdown > pick one.
Sync mobile/web? Same seed does it. No extra steps.
App crashes post swap? Update it. iOS 18 bugs sometimes.
Balances wrong? Force refresh-pull down on mobile.
Ledger not detected? Ledger Live open? Close it. Blind signing off on device.
Fees too high? Wait for L2 lull or use sequencer friendly chains like Base.
Honestly, Zerion's solid. Been my go to for two years. Portfolio up 3x, no losses from bad tracking.
Custom alerts? Settings > notifications for price drops.
Portfolio export? CSV for taxes. Handy come April.
DeFi dashboard: Pin favorite positions. Yields at a glance.
One more: Hidden gems tab. Spots undervalued L2 tokens.
That's your Zerion life hacked. Go make some gains. Hit snags? Common fixes above. You're set.
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