Hello everyone Anidel here for another simple and useful tutorial. In this tutorial I would like to show you hot to install the Cardano Daidalus Wallet. I will try to make this tutorial as simple as possible so that newbies will be able to understand and execute the tasks.
Introduction
Daedalus is the official wallet of a relatively new cryptocurrency platform Cardano. Dubbed as the "Ethereum killer" as it seeks to eliminate the different weaknesses of the Ethereum platform. It is also called the "Ethereum of Japan" due to the high number of Japanese people who invested and is involved in the development of Cardano. The founder of this new cryptocurrency, Charles Hoskinson is a one of the co-founder of Ethereum.
Daedalus is what is known as a "full" or "thick" client. Daedalus is running the Cardano protocol and participating directly in the network
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Requirements
- Installation file
- 64-bit Computer with Windows operating system (I am using Windows 10 64-bit)
- Webrowser with internet connection
Procedure
The first thing we would like to do is download the required installer of the wallet. There are currently two platforms that are supported Windows and macOS. We will be using windows version in this tutorial. You can download the installation files here.
After downloading the file we locate the download directory of the the file. Since I am using Chrome I just use the keyboard shorthand "CTRL+J" to bring me the chrome download page then click on the "Show in Folder" link to show the exact location of the installation file.
Once we are in the download directory we locate the file named "daedalus-win64-1.0.3769.0-installer". This is the installer for the waller. Double click on the file to start the installation process. The windows system my prompt you that you are accessing the file. Just continue as I can assure you that the installer file is malware free.
I am using the default directory here. If you want to change the directory you may do so by clicking on the browse the directories of the computer you are using. For simplicity we just use the given suggested directory as shown Above. Click on the *****"Install"***** button to start installing.
Once the installation is done you will be brought to the window shown above. Just click on "close" to finish the installation. Notice that there was a newly created icon on your desktop. Use that to start the newly installed Daedalus wallet.
After opening the program you will be brought to this window as shown above then synchronization will start right away. Like shown below.
After synchronization you will be brought to the main dashboard of the Daedalus wallet and a menu to create you first wallet. Just select the "+" button to create the wallet.
This will bring as to the "Create Wallet" window. In this page we input the desired name of the wallet and create the password for it by click on the toggle switch.
Once you click on the toggle switch will reveal the password . Please note the parameters of the password as it will not accept if not all of the conditions of the parameters are met. We input it twice for verification. Then click on the "Create personal wallet" to continue with the installation.
The next page will start the "Recovery Phrase Creation" The first message you will get is a warning message and reminder not to show anyone the recovery phrase. Just tick on the tick box and click the "Continue" button.
The next page will show you the recovery phrase. Write it down as you will will input them in the next page. To continue just click on the button as shown below.
After noting the recovery phrase we input in the proper order as shown below. There is no need to type the words as you select the words by click on the buttons and arrange its proper sequence.
Once you have chosen the proper sequence you will be brought to this window. Just tick the boxes and click on the confirm button to create the wallet.
The next window will show you the main page of the created wallet.
Daedalus as the capability of creating multiple wallets. You may add or view the existing wallets by click on the*** Menu icon*** (the one with three horizontal lines) as shown below. You may add wallets by clicking "+" also shown below.
How to send Cardano (ADA)
To send ADA you will just have to click on the "Send" button on the main dashboard. It will bring you to the sending page. Just follow the instruction on the screenshot below
How to get your Cardano (ADA) address
To get the your wallet address you just have to click on the "receive" button on the main dashboard. Once this is clicked you will be brought to this page shown below. You may get your address by clicking on the copy icon or you may use your phone to scan the QR code. You may also add another wallet address associated with the active wallet by clicking on the generate wallet address. No worries you can still use your old wallet address.
The picture below shows you the window when you click on the "transactions." Since we have not started doing transaction there will be no records available.
Done! We have succesfully installed the Daedalus Cardano Wallet on our desktop. If you have additional questions or need help on my tutorial please do not hesitate to post in the comment sections below. Again thank you and I hope you found this tutorial simple and useful. Bye!
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