What Kadena Wallet does
Kadena Wallet was built to give KDA holders a reliable self-custody option after the Kadena Foundation's dissolution in October 2025 and the archival of the Chainweaver repository in January 2026. It is designed to be the wallet you can rely on whether you mine KDA, hold long-term, or are migrating from a previous wallet that is no longer maintained.
The product focuses on three things that matter to Kadena holders specifically: native multi-chain support, mining-payout handling, and seed-phrase compatibility with every major Kadena wallet that came before it.
Features
Native desktop client
Kadena Wallet ships as a native installer for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is not a browser extension and does not require a Chrome, Firefox, or Edge dependency. Local key material is encrypted on disk; the wallet runs against your local Kadena node connection or, by default, against Kadena's public Chainweb nodes.
Full 20-chain Chainweb support
Kadena's mainnet runs 20 parallel chains. Most multi-chain wallets that "support Kadena" treat it as a single chain and require manual chain selection. Kadena Wallet shows balances across all 20 chains in one view and handles cross-chain transfers without forcing you to track which chain holds which balance. See What is Chainweb? for the architecture details.
Cross-chain transfer automation
Moving KDA between Kadena chains traditionally requires a SPV proof and manual broadcast steps. Kadena Wallet automates the proof generation and broadcast; the user experience is a single "Send" action.
Mining-payout receive UX
ASIC miners running Antminer KA3 or Goldshell KD-series hardware receive payouts to a Kadena address. Kadena Wallet's receive flow is built around this use case: persistent receive addresses, payout history grouped by source pool, and clear chain-of-receipt indicators.
Ledger hardware wallet integration
Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X devices pair with Kadena Wallet via the Ledger Kadena app and a WebHID connection. Setup takes about five minutes. See the Kadena hardware wallet guide for complete setup steps.
Seed-phrase import — three formats supported
Kadena Wallet imports recovery phrases from:
- Standard BIP39 (12-word) — used by eckoWALLET and most modern wallets
- Koala Wallet (24-word) — used by Koala Wallet on iOS and Android
- Chainweaver (custom derivation) — used by the Foundation's archived Chainweaver wallet
You do not need to manually convert phrases between formats. The import flow detects the format and applies the correct derivation.
NFT viewer
Kadena Wallet displays NFTs minted under the Marmalade standard and KIP-0011 token standard, including artwork preview and provenance metadata.
eckoDEX swap integration
Swap KDA and other Kadena-based tokens via eckoDEX, the largest decentralized exchange on Kadena, through dApp-connect. eckoDEX is operated independently of Kadena Wallet. See Kadena Swap for details.
DeFi position dashboard
View your positions on eckoDEX and KDSwap from one screen, including liquidity provider balances and any farming rewards.
How to install
- Download the installer for your operating system using the buttons above.
- Run the installer. Kadena Wallet does not require admin privileges to install on macOS or Linux; on Windows the installer prompts for permission.
- Launch the application. You will be prompted to either create a new wallet (generates a new 12-word recovery phrase) or import an existing one.
- If creating a new wallet, write down your recovery phrase on paper and store it in a secure location. Do not photograph it. Do not store it in a cloud-synced note app.
How to import an existing wallet
If you previously used Chainweaver, eckoWALLET, Koala Wallet, or any standard BIP39-compatible wallet:
- Launch Kadena Wallet and select Import existing wallet.
- Enter your recovery phrase. The format (12-word, 24-word, or Chainweaver) is detected automatically.
- Wait for the wallet to scan all 20 Kadena chains for balances. This takes 30-60 seconds on a typical connection.
- Verify the displayed balances match what you expect from your previous wallet before retiring the old wallet.
For specific migration from Chainweaver, see the step-by-step migration guide.
Security
Self-custody architecture. Kadena Wallet does not have access to your private keys at any point. Keys are generated locally, stored encrypted on your device, and never transmitted to any server.
Local key encryption. Your wallet file is encrypted with a password you set during initial setup. The wallet does not maintain a copy of your password and cannot recover it for you.
Recovery phrase responsibility. Your 12-word recovery phrase is the only way to restore your wallet on a different device. If you lose both the device and the recovery phrase, your funds are not recoverable. See How to recover your wallet for guidance on recovery scenarios.
Independent security audit completed. Kadena Wallet has completed an independent third-party security audit. The full report is pending public release; details will be published when available.
Open-source. The wallet is released under the MIT License. Source code is available for inspection.