Quickstart: I want to use the wallet

This quickstart is for everyday users. You don’t need to know how Catalyst works to use it.

You will need

• A supported wallet app (web wallet for testnet)
• A safe place to store backups (offline recommended)

Steps

1. Open the wallet and create/import an account.

2. Confirm you’re on the right network (testnet vs mainnet) before signing anything.

If you’re on testnet, your wallet should say “testnet” and show the expected network name.

Advanced: exact testnet network identifiers

• network_id: catalyst-testnet
• chain_id: 0xbf8457c (hex) / 200820092 (decimal)

Canonical defaults (for the current testnet wallet implementation):

• WebWallet/README.md

3. Request testnet funds from the faucet (testnet only):

• See Faucet → User guide.

Verify

• You can view your address and transactions in the explorer. See Explorer → User guide.

Troubleshooting

• If the wallet refuses to sign, it’s often because you’re connected to the wrong network.
• Never paste your private key into websites or support chats. See Wallets → User guide.