Introduction: Why Phantom matters in the Web3 era
Phantom is a polished, user-friendly wallet designed primarily for the Solana ecosystem but increasingly used across Web3 for its speed, UX, and feature set. It provides a crisp interface for sending and receiving tokens, interacting with decentralized applications (dApps), managing NFTs, and connecting hardware wallets — all while aiming to keep security and user control front and center.
Who is this guide for?
Whether you’re a newcomer learning to store your first SOL, a creator minting NFTs, or a DeFi power user swapping SPL tokens, this guide walks through practical steps, real-world examples, design choices, and security tips so you can get the most out of Phantom without sacrificing safety.
What is Phantom? A concise overview
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