Frame

Open Frame on your computer and treat it like your command center for Web3. Start by creating a new vault or importing an existing seed, then connect a hardware wallet if you prefer cold storage for signing. Add multiple accounts, give them clear labels (e.g., Trading, DAO, Treasury), and mark watch-only addresses to track activity without exposing keys. Choose your default network and curate your asset view: import custom tokens, hide dust, and pin tokens or collectibles you monitor daily. With this setup, you’ll have a clean dashboard that reflects what you actually use.

When you visit a marketplace, DeFi protocol, or DAO tool, pick Frame as your wallet. A native prompt appears with the full context of what the site is asking: connect permissions, message signatures, or smart contract calls. Before confirming, switch the active account or network right in the prompt to keep work and personal activity separate. Set spending limits for approvals instead of granting unlimited access, and maintain per-site connections so you can revoke access later. Frame also handles Sign-In with Ethereum and EIP-712 typed messages, so you can authenticate, vote, or post on crypto-native apps with clear, human-readable details.

Moving across chains is a regular part of onchain work, and Frame makes it quick. Jump between the main network, L2s like Optimism or Arbitrum, and sidechains such as Polygon and Gnosis Chain (formerly xDai) from a single selector. Add custom networks with your own RPC endpoint and chain ID, or point Frame at testnets for rehearsal. Control gas with EIP-1559 settings, choose presets for speed vs. cost, and accelerate or cancel pending transactions when the mempool gets busy. If an app requests a network switch mid-flow—say, to bridge or claim rewards—approve it in one click without losing context.

Builders and power users can connect Frame to a local node (Hardhat, Anvil, or Ganache) to test contracts with the same signing flow used in production. Configure accounts for staging, simulate signature flows with typed data, and verify contract addresses via your address book or ENS names before pushing to mainnet. Protect your wallet with an automatic lock timer, keep secrets in your OS keychain, and route high-value actions through a hardware wallet. Back up your recovery phrase securely, export individual account keys when needed, and keep your workspace tidy with site-specific permissions and approval reviews. With these practices, you’ll move faster across dapps—swapping, staking, minting, voting, and shipping—while staying in control of accounts and authorizations.