Daedalus

Daedalus Wallet

Welcome to Daedalus Wallet

An open-source Cardano wallet, Daedalus evolves as the Cardano network grows.

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ADA - The cryptocurrency of Cardano

Daedalus is a secure wallet for the ada cryptocurrency. Web wallet that lets you store and keep your ada safe.

Wallet features

Uncompromising Security with Full-Node Trustless Operation

Daedalus is a full-node Cardano wallet, meaning it downloads the entire Cardano blockchain and verifies every transaction independently. Unlike light wallets like Yoroi or Adalite, the Daedalus wallet ensures maximum security and trustless functionality—no reliance on third-party servers.

Manage Unlimited ADA Wallets

With Daedalus Wallet's hierarchical deterministic (HD) structure, you can create and manage countless ADA wallets. Organize your ADA funds the way you prefer, and restore them anytime using robust backup and recovery features.

Cross-Platform Cardano Wallet Support

Daedalus runs seamlessly on all major desktop operating systems—Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built on Electron using open web technologies, the Daedalus mainnet wallet delivers consistent performance across platforms.

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Real-Time Newsfeed Updates

Stay informed with the Daedalus wallet's built-in newsfeed, which delivers updates directly through the user interface. Depending on the priority, news items appear either in the sidebar of the Daedalus window or, for critical alerts, as full-screen notifications—ensuring Cardano wallet users never miss important information.

Custom Themes for a Personalized ADA Wallet Experience

The Daedalus wallet offers theme customization so users can tailor the visual style of their Cardano wallet. With six unique themes currently available, Daedalus lets you personalize your ADA wallet interface to suit your preferences.

Why Choose Daedalus Wallet?

Daedalus stands out as the premier choice for serious Cardano users who prioritize security, control, and direct blockchain interaction.

Official Cardano Wallet

Developed and maintained by Input Output Global, the creators of Cardano, ensuring compatibility and security.

Maximum Security

As a full-node wallet, Daedalus validates every transaction independently without relying on third-party servers.

Complete Control

You hold your private keys and have full control over your ADA and native tokens at all times.

Staking Rewards

Delegate your ADA to stake pools directly from the wallet and earn passive rewards.

Open Source

Fully open-source code that can be audited by anyone, ensuring transparency and trust.

Regular Updates

Continuous development with regular updates to support new Cardano features and improvements.

Join Millions of ADA Holders

Trusted by the Cardano community worldwide for secure ADA storage and staking.

1M+
Active Users
99.9%
Uptime
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Bank-Level Security for Your ADA

Daedalus wallet implements multiple layers of security to protect your Cardano assets and ensure your peace of mind.

Full Node Validation

Unlike light wallets, Daedalus downloads and validates the entire Cardano blockchain, ensuring every transaction is verified independently.

  • No third-party dependencies
  • Complete transaction history
  • Maximum trustlessness

Private Key Control

Your private keys are generated and stored locally on your device, giving you complete control over your ADA wallets.

  • Local key generation
  • Encrypted storage
  • You own your keys

Hardware Wallet Support

Connect your Ledger or Trezor hardware wallet for an additional layer of security while maintaining the full-node benefits of Daedalus.

Open Source Transparency

All Daedalus code is open source and publicly auditable, ensuring transparency and allowing the community to verify security implementations.

How It Works

Earn Rewards with ADA Staking

Delegate your ADA to stake pools directly from Daedalus wallet and earn passive rewards while helping secure the Cardano network.

How Staking Works in Daedalus

1

Choose a Stake Pool

Browse and select from thousands of Cardano stake pools based on performance, fees, and mission.

2

Delegate Your ADA

Delegate your ADA with just a few clicks. Your ADA never leaves your wallet and remains liquid.

3

Earn Rewards

Receive staking rewards every 5 days (epoch) automatically deposited to your wallet.

Staking Benefits

4-6%
Annual Rewards
5 Days
Reward Cycle
100%
Liquid Staking
0
Lock-up Period
No minimum staking amount
Support decentralization
Compound your rewards

Start Earning ADA Rewards Today

Join millions of ADA holders who are earning passive rewards while contributing to the security and decentralization of the Cardano network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Daedalus wallet and Cardano staking.