The 5 Best Astar Network(ASTR) Crypto Wallets

Published November 25th, 2022

There are many wallets available to the public to choose from. Many of them offer intuitive designs and functionality which we can take advantage of. Others are more difficult to use.

We browsed the internet looking for all of the wallets that support the Astar Network cryptocurrency both in its native and EVM form. We then tried them all and chose the 5 best wallets.

The Best Astar Network(ASTAR) wallets are:

  1. Ledger Hardware Wallets
  2. Nova Wallet
  3. SubWallet
  4. Metamask
  5. Math Wallet (Mobile Version)

In this article we go over the 5 best Astar cryptocurrency wallets and what makes them great wallets. We go over the pros and cons of each wallet to help you choose the one that's right for you.

Let’s Dive in!

5) Math Wallet (Mobile Version)

  • Math Wallet is a well-known wallet that is available on Mobile devices and Desktop web browsers. Though only the mobile version currently supports Astar, both the native and EVM cryptocurrency.

It is available on iOS and Android. Its greatest feature is that it supports more than 142 blockchain networks. This includes BTC, ETH, BSC, Polkadot, Cosmos, Aptos, Kusama, and much more!

Pros

  • Mobile wallet is intuitive
  • Supports Native and EVM Astar
  • Supports more than 142 Blockchain networks and their respective wallet formats
  • The App has a browser built-in for DeFi App usage and other DApp connections
  • Can store most popular cryptocurrencies as well as Astar(ASTR)

Cons

  • Every blockchain wallet requires a different password which can be inconvenient
  • MathWallet generates a different wallet for every different network added even if they are similar. E.g., Using Both Ethereum and BSC
  • Every different blockchain wallet requires a different private key, storing 140 different keys can be inconvenient and cumbersome
  • MathWallet is a hot wallet that can be hacked more easily than cold wallets

4) Metamask

  • Metamask is a well-known and popular cryptocurrency wallet. It currently only supports EVM networks such as Astar. With that being said, users cannot store native Astar coins on Metamask.

Using Metamask, users can easily switch networks and use different applications. For example, Uniswap and Pancakeswap are DEXs that are on different networks. Users can hold different ERC-20 assets such as Ethereum. Cross-chain bridging assets from the Astar EVM network is also easy with Metamask.

Pros

  • Supports EVM networks such as ETH, BSC, Avalanche, Polygon, Optimism, and Astar
  • Most DApps support Metamask integration
  • Trusted in the space
  • Easily add custom ERC-20 tokens
  • Ledger Hardware wallet is connectable.
  • Friendly user interface on both Mobile and Desktop versions

Cons

  • Can potentially log user's IP addresses
  • Metamask is a Hot wallet and can be hacked more easily
  • Only supports EVM cryptocurrencies, lacks support for BTC and other cryptocurrencies

3) SubWallet

  • SubWallet is a Polkadot and Kusama wallet that supports native and EVM Astar Coins. It is available on Mobile and as a browser extension. On Mobile, it is only available on Android devices.

Though it may soon arrive on iOS devices. Looking at it more closely, it has a simple and nice user interface. The wallet supports Boba Network as well as Clover, Clover EVM and, Ethereum accounts.

One of the great features of SubWallet is that users can transfer assets between Polkadot and Kusama and their respective parachains. This is done by performing an XCM transfer.

Pros

  • Send and receive native and EVM Astar cryptocurrency
  • Send and receive Polkadot, Kusama, BSC and, Clover coins as well as custom tokens in these networks
  • UI visual shows Polkadot and Kusama as well as their parachains like Astar, Moonbeam, Moonriver, etc.
  • Transfer assets between the Polkadot and Kusama relaychain and their parachains using XCM transfer.
  • The interface is easy to use.
  • Integrated NFT Wallet to see all of your NFTs.
  • In App Staking visible feature, though users can’t actually use it to stake.
  • Can connect the Ledger wallet to it.

Cons

  • Staking is only visible after it's initiated outside the wallet.
  • SubWallet is a hot wallet and funds can be hacked more easily.

2) Nova Wallet

  • Nova Wallet is a mobile wallet that supports both native and EVM Astar cryptocurrency. Out of the top 5 best wallets, Nova Wallet has the best user experience and design.

Nova Wallet is specifically made for the Polkadot and Kusama network. Nova Wallet is not compatible with other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Bitcoin and, Solana. One of the great things about Nova Wallet is that it supports EVM compatible parachains on Polkadot and Kusama such as Moonbeam and Moonriver.

Additionally, users can participate in blockchain governance with Polkadot and Kusama from within the app. They can vote and look at the current governance features. NovaWallet also allows staking from within the app. Something that all the other apps currently don’t have.

Pros

  • Supports native and EVM Astar cryptocurrency.
  • Great and intuitive user interface.
  • UI visual shows Polkadot and Kusama as well as their parachains like Astar, Moonbeam, Moonriver, etc.
  • Access, and add multiple wallet accounts
  • Participate in network governance for Polkadot, Kusama, Moonbeam and, Moonriver within the app.
  • Has an in-app browser.
  • Stake and unstake coins within the application.

Cons

  • Hot wallet.
  • Only available on iOS and Android.
  • Only supports Kusama and Polkadot parachains.

1) Ledger Hardware Wallet

  • Our number 1 pick is the Ledger Hardware Wallet. The Ledger Hardware wallets are the most reputable in the world.

Every crypto enthusiast should have a Ledger Hardware wallet. Ledger Hardware wallets currently only support Astar on EVM. Ledger Hardware wallets are not free, they have to be purchased on the manufacturer’s website.

The best thing about the Ledger wallet is that it is the safest in the world. Unlike the previously mentioned wallets, Ledger hardware wallets are not exposed to the internet, and can’t be hacked remotely.

EVM Astar can be used on Ledger Hardware wallets by installing an App on their Ledger Software, Ledger has a tutorial on their website on this process.

Pros

  • Safest Wallet in the world
  • Supports Astar EVM Cryptocurrency
  • Many other software wallets like Metamask and SubWallet offer Support for Ledger Hardware wallets.
  • The modular device is easily transportable around the world.
  • Large support for other cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, Solana, ETC.

Cons

  • Not free, costs about $79.99
  • Doesn’t support native substrate Astar cryptocurrency

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