WalletFree
The world's leading Ethereum browser extension and mobile wallet. Used by over 30 million people to interact with Web3 applications, store tokens, and sign transactions securely.
WalletFree
Open-source protocol enabling secure connections between dApps and 300+ mobile wallets through QR code scanning or deep-linking. Powers Orivat's multi-wallet support.
WalletFree
Self-custody wallet from Coinbase supporting Ethereum, Base, and thousands of tokens and NFTs. Separate from the Coinbase exchange — you control your private keys.
WalletFree
A beautifully designed Ethereum wallet with built-in DeFi features, NFT display, and hardware wallet support. Available on iOS, Android, and desktop.
WalletFree
The industry-standard multi-signature smart contract wallet securing over $100B in assets for DAOs, institutions, and power users who require multi-party approval for transactions.
WalletFree
A privacy-focused native browser-based Ethereum wallet and Web3 operating environment supporting hardware wallets including Ledger, Trezor, and Lattice1.
L1 Blockchain
The world's leading programmable blockchain, home to thousands of decentralised applications, the largest DeFi ecosystem, and the ERC-20/ERC-721 token standards.
Layer 2
Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 built on the OP Stack. Offers low gas fees, fast finality, and native Coinbase integration. One of the fastest-growing L2 ecosystems.
Layer 2
The leading Ethereum L2 by TVL, using optimistic rollup technology to deliver Ethereum-level security with significantly lower transaction costs and higher throughput.
Layer 2
Ethereum L2 and pioneer of the OP Stack — the open-source bedrock powering Base, Mode, and the growing Superchain ecosystem of interoperable rollups.
Sidechain / zkEVM
Multi-chain scaling solution for Ethereum offering a PoS sidechain, zkEVM, and CDK for building custom chains. Widely used in gaming, DeFi, and enterprise applications.
L1 Blockchain
Binance's EVM-compatible blockchain known for high throughput and low fees. One of the most widely used chains for DeFi protocols and token launches.
DEX
The largest decentralised exchange by volume, using an automated market maker (AMM) model for trustless token swaps across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Polygon.
Lending
Non-custodial liquidity protocol for earning yield on crypto deposits and borrowing against collateral. Supports over a dozen assets across multiple EVM networks.
Lending
Algorithmic, autonomous interest rate protocol for supplying and borrowing crypto assets. One of the foundational DeFi protocols on Ethereum.
DEX
Leading stablecoin DEX optimised for low-slippage swaps between pegged assets. Essential infrastructure for stablecoin liquidity across DeFi.
Oracle
Industry-standard decentralised oracle network providing tamper-proof price feeds, randomness, and off-chain computation to smart contracts on 15+ blockchains.
Smart Contracts
The trusted standard for secure smart contract development. Provides audited, reusable implementations of ERC-20, ERC-721, access control, and governance patterns.
RPC / Node
ConsenSys's blockchain infrastructure provider offering reliable Ethereum and IPFS API endpoints used by MetaMask, Uniswap, and thousands of Web3 applications.
RPC / Node
Web3 development platform providing enhanced Ethereum node APIs, real-time notifications, debugging tools, and the NFT API powering many leading dApps.
Language
The primary programming language for writing smart contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains. Statically typed with built-in support for inheritance and libraries.
Dev Framework
Ethereum development environment for testing, compiling, deploying, and debugging smart contracts. The most widely used Solidity development framework.
Analytics
Independent cryptocurrency data aggregator tracking 10,000+ tokens across 800+ exchanges. Trusted source for prices, market caps, on-chain metrics, and DeFi data.
Block Explorer
The definitive block explorer for Ethereum. Lets you view transactions, wallet balances, smart contract code, token transfers, and gas price history in real time.
Analytics
The leading open-source DeFi TVL aggregator tracking $100B+ across hundreds of protocols on 150+ chains. Essential for DeFi research and due diligence.
Analytics
Community-driven blockchain analytics platform with SQL-powered dashboards for on-chain data. Used by researchers, protocols, and investors to understand Web3 activity.
Official DocsFree
The official Ethereum learning hub covering blockchain fundamentals, wallets, DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and in-depth developer documentation. The best starting point for any newcomer.
CourseFree
Free, structured Web3 and Solidity development courses by Patrick Collins and the Cyfrin team. Covers everything from beginner Solidity to advanced DeFi security auditing.
Developer DocsFree
Comprehensive documentation for OpenZeppelin Contracts, Defender, and security best practices. Essential reading for anyone writing or auditing Solidity smart contracts.
News
Leading cryptocurrency and blockchain news publication covering market movements, regulatory developments, protocol upgrades, and industry trends since 2013.
News
Global crypto news network with analysis, price data, and in-depth coverage of blockchain technology, regulation, DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 industry developments.
Standards
The official repository of Ethereum standards including ERC-20 (fungible tokens), ERC-721 (NFTs), ERC-1155 (multi-tokens), ERC-4337 (account abstraction), and more.
The Complete Guide to Web3 Wallet Connection
Connecting a crypto wallet is the first step every Web3 user takes. Whether you are exploring Uniswap for the first time, minting an NFT, or interacting with a DAO, a secure wallet connection is the foundation of every on-chain action.
What is a Web3 wallet?
A Web3 wallet is software that stores your cryptographic keys — the private key that proves ownership of your on-chain assets — and lets you sign transactions to interact with smart contracts. Unlike a bank account, your wallet is self-custodied: no company can freeze your funds or require permission to move them. Popular options include MetaMask, Rainbow Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, and any WalletConnect-compatible mobile wallet.
How does Orivat connect your wallet?
Orivat acts as a secure connection layer between your existing wallet and any supported decentralised application. When you click "Connect Wallet", Orivat presents all supported wallet options, handles the handshake protocol, and maintains a secure, session-scoped connection. Your private key never leaves your wallet — Orivat only receives your public address and the permissions you explicitly approve.
Which blockchains does Orivat support?
Orivat supports all major EVM-compatible networks, including:
- Ethereum — the original smart contract blockchain
- Base — Coinbase's low-cost L2
- Arbitrum — the leading optimistic rollup by TVL
- Optimism — pioneer of the OP Stack
- Polygon — PoS sidechain and zkEVM
- BNB Smart Chain — Binance's high-throughput EVM chain
- And many more: Avalanche, Zora, Linea, Scroll, Blast, Mantle, Celo, Gnosis, and others.
Understanding DeFi — where you'll use your wallet
Decentralised Finance (DeFi) refers to financial services built on public blockchains, accessible to anyone with a wallet. Key categories include:
- Decentralised Exchanges (DEXs) — swap tokens without a centralised intermediary. The largest is Uniswap.
- Lending & Borrowing — deposit assets to earn yield or borrow against collateral. Aave and Compound are the leading protocols.
- Stablecoins — tokens pegged to fiat currencies, widely used in DeFi for stability. Check DeFiLlama for live TVL data across all protocols.
- NFTs & Digital Ownership — unique on-chain assets governed by the ERC-721 standard.
Staying safe in Web3
Security is paramount in self-custody Web3. Follow these fundamentals:
- Never share your seed phrase (12 or 24 words) with anyone — not even support staff from wallet providers.
- Verify smart contract addresses using Etherscan before interacting with any protocol.
- Use Safe (Gnosis Safe) for storing significant funds — multi-sig requires multiple approvals per transaction.
- Always read the permissions a dApp requests before signing a transaction. Only approve what you understand.
- Check DeFiLlama and CoinGecko to verify a protocol's TVL and legitimacy before depositing funds.
Further reading
To learn more about Web3 and blockchain technology, the following resources are the most authoritative and beginner-friendly: