Install a Wallet
Choose a wallet based on how you plan to use TDC. New users should start with the wallet that matches their device and risk level, then back it up before receiving meaningful value. Use Tidecoin Core desktop when you want a full-node wallet, direct RPC access, or the most complete recovery and debugging tools.
This page is not the download source of record. Always download from the official Tidecoin release channel or the official app listing linked by the project, and verify the release when signatures or checksums are provided.
Wallet options
| Wallet | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Core | Full node users, operators, advanced recovery | Runs the full node and wallet together. Best when you want local validation and CLI/RPC access. |
| Browser Extension | Everyday browser use | Local encrypted wallet data in the browser profile. Useful for quick receive/send flows and web app interaction. |
| Android Wallet | Mobile receive/send | Mobile-first wallet experience using remote chain state rather than a full node on the phone. |
| Web Wallet | Quick browser access | Convenient, but depends on the hosted web app being delivered honestly to your browser. Use carefully for meaningful value. |
| iOS Wallet | Native iPhone/iPad use | Planned; use the web wallet on iOS until a native release exists. |
Install flow
- Choose one wallet from the table.
- Download or open it only from the official project source.
- Create a new wallet or restore an existing one.
- Record the backup material before receiving TDC.
- Send or receive a tiny test amount.
- Confirm you can recover the wallet before storing a larger balance.
When to use Tidecoin Core
Pick Tidecoin Core when you need your own full node, local chain validation,
the desktop GUI, tidecoind, tidecoin-cli, wallet RPCs, PQHD seed policy,
or operational debugging. Core is also the best reference wallet for exchanges,
pool operators, service operators, and developers.
When to use lighter wallets
Use the browser extension, Android wallet, or web wallet when convenience matters more than running a node. These wallets are easier to start with, but their security depends more heavily on the browser, device, app distribution channel, and remote chain data source.
See also: Wallets, Safety Checklist, Back Up Your Wallet, Recover Your Wallet.