Decentralized Wallets not Metamask

[worldtraveller321]

Hi everyone. I need some help from the community. I want to move my crypto to being more decentralized, To which I want to stake my coins in decentralized methods and platforms.
However it seems many of these decentralized platforms favour the Metamask wallet . I am not a fan of these browser extensions at all. I do not want to use Metamask at all.
Anyone know or can suggest of decent wallets that are not browser extension types that would work in decentralized platforms? please and thanks all for your help.

[mk4]

MetaMask is the best that we got unless you want to run a Ethereum full node and do some command line work. Browser extensions are what's used for Ethereum platforms simply because it's an easy way for the wallet to connect to the platform.

Tip: use a Ledger/Trezor + MetaMask.

[worldtraveller321]

metamask is so hard to use and funds are not secure at all

the browsers are always viewing your usages on the the computer.

more or less makes the system still very centralized

[vv181]

the browsers are always viewing your usages on the the computer.

As long you are doing a good security practice, you are safe. AFAIK, I haven't heard of any security vulnerability on the Metamask Wallet. The one who gets hacked mostly due to the users' side.

the browsers are always viewing your usages on the the computer.

IIRC, Metamask does watch your browser usage, not the system. Mainly they did it to prevent users from accessing scam sites since they have the lists. They don't send any data regarding that. Additionally, you can freely turn off the Metamask analytic option.

The best way is to follow the above tips, to use Metamask with a hardware wallet. But beforehand make sure you comprehend the basic security guidelines.

[jackg]

the browsers are always viewing your usages on the the computer.

You're not going to be able to stake your funds without showing them to a browser though? Is your concern that you're using a browser like chrome or Edge as you could exclusively use Firefox with the extension (which is open source) and that would probably be more secure to to not use your main browser for it.

[hosseinimr93]

You don't have to use Metamask as an extension on browsers like Chrome and Firefox. Instead of that, you can install Metamask application on your mobile phone. You can also use its own browser when you need to connect your wallet to a platform.
Metamask application is available for both IOS and Android users.

[rat03gopoh]

Who knows what decentralized platform you would like to stake your tokens on? Actually you don't need to ask here, just know what app the platform needs to authorize your wallet, it will appear in the pop up after clicking connect wallet. Walletconnect is a common option widely used besides Metamask.

[cryptoaddictchie]

You don't have to use Metamask as an extension on browsers like Chrome and Firefox. Instead of that, you can install Metamask application on your mobile phone. You can also use its own browser when you need to connect your wallet to a platform.
Metamask application is available for both IOS and Android users.

I agreed this is the best one to use instear the browser extension. I am also doing this when Im transacting and doing some activity on metamask, though some platform prefer the desktop version though.

Who knows what decentralized platform you would like to stake your tokens on?

Those platform that are secured and has audits. Cause when you do staking on decentralized theres no way that you wouldnt connect your wallet.

[livingfree]

I agree about installing it on your phone if you really want to avoid it as a web extension. It's no doubt that it's one of the most preferred wallets because of its flexibility and usage thus, it's also very popular and easy to be familiar with.

After looking for some alternative, you can have an idea about these other wallets. I'm familiar with a few of them like Coinbase wallet, wallet connect, trust wallet and safepal.

Link: https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/metamask-alternatives/

[Kavelj22]

Who knows what decentralized platform you would like to stake your tokens on? Actually you don't need to ask here, just know what app the platform needs to authorize your wallet, it will appear in the pop up after clicking connect wallet. Walletconnect is a common option widely used besides Metamask.

And coinbase wallet is also widely used as an alternative to connect to many websites but it's a close source client. However, i didn't ever hear that someone got hijacked his coinbase wallet. Supporting many different chains, coinbase wallet has a version for all operating systems: https://www.coinbase.com/wallet

[Strongkored]

Metamask is the best version for altcoin storage for Bitcoin such as Electrum. And so far it has faced no problems using metamask.
Coinomi and Trust wallets can be an option if you don't like metamask, or using a hardware wallet means you have to invest more because you have to buy the hardware but this is really the best for security.

[worldtraveller321]

Maybe i was confused about Metamask before? more or less my Funds are always coming and going from my wallet? Metamask is more of a gateway between the wallet and the destination i am sending or receiving those funds from?

[rat03gopoh]

Maybe i was confused about Metamask before? more or less my Funds are always coming and going from my wallet? Metamask is more of a gateway between the wallet and the destination i am sending or receiving those funds from?

That's right, basically all coins/tokens including yours are circulated in the blockchain, not stored on Metamask. (simple explanation) The address serves as a checker for how many coins/tokens from all supplies in the blockchain the address has. A wallet platform like metamask is just a connector to the blockchain network which helps you to access, manage your wallet with customizable settings.

[tabas]

Maybe i was confused about Metamask before? more or less my Funds are always coming and going from my wallet? Metamask is more of a gateway between the wallet and the destination i am sending or receiving those funds from?

Every wallet is a gateway if you're going to send or receive cryptocurrencies. Metamask is a wallet and that's the purpose of it.

Metamask is the best version for altcoin storage for Bitcoin such as Electrum. And so far it has faced no problems using metamask.
Coinomi and Trust wallets can be an option if you don't like metamask, or using a hardware wallet means you have to invest more because you have to buy the hardware but this is really the best for security.

Much better to get into hardware wallets, in the past, there has been some problems with Coinomi and although I think that many are using it and doesn't care about that past issue. Still, it could be considered as a factor whether to use it or not.
- Alleged Coinomi $60,000 exploit shows how easy it is to have your Bitcoin stolen
- Coinomi Wallet Addresses Vulnerability Concerns

[julerz12]

Anyone know or can suggest of decent wallets that are not browser extension types that would work in decentralized platforms? please and thanks all for your help.

I can only think of one app for that, Trust Wallet. Though only available as mobile version, it's open-source and community-driven (at least that's what they brag about themselves). If you want to run it on desktop (Windows), you can run an emulator or have Windows 11 (I heard it supports android app now).

[hosseinimr93]

I can only think of one app for that, Trust Wallet. Though only available as mobile version, it's open-source and community-driven (at least that's what they brag about themselves).

Trustwallet used to be an open-source wallet, but now it's close-source and they lie about that.
Click here to see their (outdated) source code on Github. It has been four years since their last update.

Lying and claiming being open-source is surely a red flag for trustwallet.

[Ararbermas]

Hi everyone. I need some help from the community. I want to move my crypto to being more decentralized, To which I want to stake my coins in decentralized methods and platforms.
However it seems many of these decentralized platforms favour the Metamask wallet . I am not a fan of these browser extensions at all. I do not want to use Metamask at all.
Anyone know or can suggest of decent wallets that are not browser extension types that would work in decentralized platforms? please and thanks all for your help.

if you want to change wallet and dont want to used metamask , then first search what platform is available in your country, and what is common. by the way you can search it in Google and YouTube as well for feedbacks.

because there's a bunch of available platform in the market when it comes crypto wallet especially for mobile devices.. such as trust wallet, mew wallet, and so on.. So you better make a research which one is good for your needs.

[cintaku008]

There are several wallets that I think are safe for storing crypto assets

1. Trezor
Trezor is known as one of the most secure Bitcoin wallets. Trezor is physical so it is quite different from other Bitcoin wallets. The shape is similar to a regular USB drive. There are more than 600 types of digital money offered on Trezor. You can make transactions in it.

2. Keepkey Wallet
Another physical wallet option for cryptocurrencies is the Keepkey Wallet. The keys will always be stored in cold storage so they are out of reach of software hackers. KeepKey Wallet can store your Bitcoin assets virtually or physically.

3. Ledger Nano X
This wallet is offline based, aka not connected to the internet directly. It looks like a normal USD drive. To use it, simply connect the Ledger Nano to your computer and follow the setup process.

[makishart]

Hi everyone. I need some help from the community. I want to move my crypto to being more decentralized, To which I want to stake my coins in decentralized methods and platforms.
However it seems many of these decentralized platforms favour the Metamask wallet . I am not a fan of these browser extensions at all. I do not want to use Metamask at all.
Anyone know or can suggest of decent wallets that are not browser extension types that would work in decentralized platforms? please and thanks all for your help.

There's no way to stake your token in the decentralized method. There are lots of wallets you can use it like wallet connect, tokenpocket, trustwallet and many more. If you don't want to use metamask and just pick one from those wallets. The thing that i know is when you are staking your token in decentralized platforms and it requires you to send your tokens to the staking contract, you will get LP for that. You will able to stake your LP.

Hardware wallet is the only best way for you. I think that any desktop or extension wallet has the same risk. How safe the wallet depends on how you can save your wallet securely.

[mbakruroh]

Hi everyone. I need some help from the community. I want to move my crypto to being more decentralized, To which I want to stake my coins in decentralized methods and platforms.
However it seems many of these decentralized platforms favour the Metamask wallet . I am not a fan of these browser extensions at all. I do not want to use Metamask at all.
Anyone know or can suggest of decent wallets that are not browser extension types that would work in decentralized platforms? please and thanks all for your help.

You can use Trust Wallet as a software wallet that functions well and can connect with many Dex platforms. Moreover, Trust Wallet supports almost all cryptos. Not only Trust Wallet, but you can also use many other wallets, but I think Trustwallet is easier. Hardware wallets are also great for you to use, but you will need to spend money to buy one.