Kukai is a Tezos wallet that runs in a web browser. It offers a conventional setup using a recovery phrase and encrypted keystore, alongside Ledger connections and DirectAuth social sign-in. DirectAuth uses a different recovery model: access depends on the linked identity account. Kukai connects to Tezos applications and handles assets on that network. Choose the account type with its recovery requirements in mind; a local wallet backup and a social-login account are not interchangeable.
Custody modelNon-custodial
Ease of use—
Comparison
Kukai Wallet compared with 98 other wallets
TypeMulti-platform software wallet
SecurityEncrypted keystore or supported Ledger device
Check the wallet’s supported networks and recovery method before sending funds. Never share a private key or recovery phrase.
Choosing a crypto wallet
A wallet stores the keys that control your coins. Self-custody wallets give you the keys, usually as a recovery phrase of 12 or 24 words; custodial wallets keep the keys for you, like a bank account.
This profile lists the platforms the wallet runs on, the coins it supports and the features it offers. Where shown, the security, privacy and ease-of-use dots are a quick summary of the wallet’s design, not an independent audit.
What to check before you install
Download only from the official website or app store listing linked here.
Write your recovery phrase on paper and keep it offline. Anyone with it can take your coins.
For larger amounts, consider a hardware wallet that keeps keys off your phone or computer.
Make sure the wallet supports the network you will use, not just the coin name.
