Yoroi Wallet

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Yoroi Wallet
Yoroi Wallet browser extension and mobile application
Yoroi Wallet browser extension and mobile application.
DevelopersEmurgo, IOHK, Cardano
Initial release1.0.3 (08 Oct 2018)
Last release4.16.300 (August 2022)
Written inJavascript, Typescript, SCSS, Java, Objective-C
LicenseApache-2.0 license
PlatformBrowser Extension, iPhone, Android
Repositoryhttps://github.com/Emurgo/yoroi-frontend, https://github.com/Emurgo/yoroi-mobile
Websitehttps://yoroi-wallet.com
AndroidGoogle Play
AppleApple Store

Yoroi is a lite hierarchical deterministic (HD) wallet for ADA cryptocurrency, running as a browser extension or mobile application. It connects to a full Cardano node hosted by a third party (Emurgo).

Overview

Yoroi is a product of Emurgo, the commercial arm of the Cardano project, and is available for desktop and mobile devices. Yoroi is designed to make it easy for users to manage their Cardano assets, including sending and receiving transactions, viewing their balance and transaction history, and monitoring their stake in the Cardano network.

Yoroi allows for instant initial setup and quick and easy operation with the minimum usage of system resources. It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux, as well as iOS and Android.

Browser extensions

Mobile applications

Features

One of the key features of Yoroi is its focus on security. It uses advanced cryptographic techniques to protect user funds, including the use of hierarchical deterministic (HD) wallets and hardware security modules (HSMs) to store private keys. Yoroi also integrates with Ledger hardware wallets for added security. Yoroi also supports the use of Cardano's native tokens, including Ada, the primary cryptocurrency of the network, and other tokens that are built on top of the Cardano platform. These tokens can be used to participate in various decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts on the Cardano network.

  • Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS, Android
  • Instant installation no initial setup
  • Connects to a full node hosted by Emurgo
  • Locally stored and encrypted private keys, not shared with third-party servers
  • Not demanding storage, space, and bandwidth
  • Staking and delegation features
  • Restoration from paper wallets
  • Smart contracts support
  • Cardano native tokens support
  • Ledger Nano S & X, Trezor T hardware integration
  • Regular updates with basic privacy
  • Support requests built into a product
  • English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Indonesian, French, German, and Italian languages

Interface

In terms of usability, Yoroi has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to manage their Cardano assets. It also supports multiple languages, allowing users from around the world to easily access and use the wallet.

Yoroi is a light wallet for Cardano. It’s simple, fast, and secure.