What is Lace Wallet?
Lace is a non-custodial browser wallet built for the Cardano ecosystem. It gives you a place to manage ADA and native tokens, connect to decentralized apps, and delegate stake—without handing control of your keys to a third party.
Available for Chrome, Brave, Edge and other Chromium-based browsers, Lace was developed by Input Output Global (IOG), the engineering company behind Cardano. Your recovery phrase is generated locally and your transactions are signed on your device. Lace does not hold your funds or have access to your private keys.
Its defining difference is a deliberate focus on usability. Clear transaction prompts, staking tools and multi-account management make it easier to organize different parts of your on-chain life. Hardware-wallet support is there for people who want to keep signing keys offline while still using browser-based dApps.
Lace is a Cardano-first, self-custody wallet designed to make everyday wallet tasks feel more understandable—not less secure.
Useful by design.
The essentials are close at hand, whether you’re holding ADA or exploring Cardano apps.
Multi-account support
Keep savings, everyday spending, DeFi and NFT activity neatly separated. Each account has its own address, all managed from one extension.
Staking & delegation
Choose a stake pool and delegate ADA without moving it out of your wallet. Follow epoch progress and rewards from the staking view.
dApp connector
Connect to Cardano dApps and review each request before signing. Lace keeps transaction approval in your hands.
NFT management
Browse, receive and send Cardano NFTs from a dedicated collection view.
Hardware wallet support
Pair a Ledger device for an additional layer of protection. Your signing keys remain on the hardware wallet.
Transaction previews
Review recipient, assets and fees before approving. Custom fee controls help balance cost and urgency.
Made for more people
Lace offers multiple language options, including English, Japanese, Spanish and French.
Self-custody means
you’re in control.
When you create a Lace wallet, you receive a recovery phrase—typically 24 words for a new Cardano wallet. That phrase is the ultimate backup to your wallet. Anyone who has it may be able to access your assets, so treat it like a physical key to a safe.
Write it down and store it somewhere private and durable. Don’t keep a digital copy.
Review addresses, assets and transaction details before you approve a signature.
For higher-value holdings, consider pairing a supported Ledger device.
Watch out for fakes. Only install Lace from its official website or your browser’s official extension store. Check the publisher and never share your recovery phrase with anyone—not even someone claiming to be support.
Lace connects to the blockchain through network infrastructure, but your private keys should remain under your control. Always keep your browser and devices up to date, use a unique password, and understand each transaction before signing.
From install to on-chain.
Take your time with the backup step. It’s the most important part of setup.
Install the extension
Find Lace in the official Chrome Web Store or your browser’s official extension store. Check the publisher before adding it.
Create a wallet
Open Lace and choose “Create New Wallet”, then set a strong, unique spending password.
Back up your recovery phrase
Write down the 24 words in order and store them offline in a private, secure place. Never share them or save them in a screenshot, email or cloud document.
Verify your backup
Complete Lace’s phrase check to confirm your backup is accurate before you continue.
Add accounts and fund your wallet
Create accounts for different purposes, then send ADA or Cardano native tokens to the address shown for the account you intend to use.
Stake when you’re ready
Choose a stake pool in the staking area and delegate. Rewards become available after the relevant epochs.
Already have a Cardano wallet?
You may be able to restore it in Lace using your existing recovery phrase. Lace documentation lists support for 15- and 24-word phrases; verify current compatibility through official resources before importing.
How Lace compares.
Wallets are tools for different ecosystems and preferences. Lace’s strongest case is its Cardano focus, approachable interface and account organization.
Product capabilities change over time. Confirm current network support and features on each wallet’s official site before choosing.
A little more clarity.
A lot more control.
Lace brings staking, dApp access, asset management and hardware-wallet support into one Cardano-focused extension. It can be a thoughtful starting point for ADA holders—as long as you protect your recovery phrase and stay alert to impersonators.
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