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Send money (without scary addresses)

This page is for everyday users. You do not need to understand blockchains to use Catalyst.

What you can do​

  • Send money to a person and verify it arrived
  • Check activity in a public explorer (like a receipt)
  • Avoid common mistakes (wrong network, copying the wrong text)

How it feels (high level)​

Using Catalyst is like using:

  • a wallet app (to hold money and sign payments)
  • an explorer (to verify what happened)
  • an app (the thing you actually care about)

Catalyst is the underlying network that makes those apps work.

Steps​

1) Install a wallet and create an account​

  • Open the wallet.
  • Create a new account.
  • Back it up in whatever way the wallet recommends (offline is best).

If you’re using the testnet web wallet, start here:

2) Get some funds (testnet)​

If you’re on testnet, you can request free test funds:

3) Send money​

In the wallet:

  • Choose Send
  • Paste the recipient’s address (or choose from contacts if the wallet supports it)
  • Choose an amount
  • Confirm and send

4) Verify (your receipt)​

Open the explorer and search for:

Verify​

You’re done when:

  • the wallet shows the transfer as completed, and
  • the explorer shows the transaction as applied.

Troubleshooting​

“My balance didn’t change”​

Sometimes apps update slowly. The explorer is your source of truth:

“Wallet says wrong network”​

Make sure you’re using the wallet for the right network (testnet vs mainnet). If you’re unsure, stop and ask—this prevents sending to the wrong place.

Safety reminder​

Never paste your private key / recovery phrase into:

  • websites
  • screenshots
  • support chats