diff --git a/content/06-cardano-components/11-daedalus-wallet.mdx b/content/06-cardano-components/11-daedalus-wallet.mdx new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3f21dcae --- /dev/null +++ b/content/06-cardano-components/11-daedalus-wallet.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +--- +title: Daedalus wallet +metaTitle: Daedalus wallet +--- +import { OpenInNew } from 'styled-icons/material/OpenInNew' +import { User } from 'styled-icons/boxicons-regular/User' + +## Overview + +Daedalus wallet is a full-node hierarchical deterministic (HD) desktop wallet for the ada currency. Daedalus comes bundled with a full Cardano node, and it stores the entire history of Cardano blockchain and validates all blocks and transactions for fully trustless and autonomous operation. + +### Key features + +- Easy installation with one-click setup of bundled Cardano node +- Locally stored wallets and encrypted private keys, not shared with third-party servers +- Trustless operation with locally running full Cardano node which independently validates full transaction history of the blockchain +- Supports Cardano network by participating in Cardano protocol +- Wallet backup and restoration using mnemonics phrases +- Staking Support +- Complete autonomy without reliance on third-party servers and services +- Paper wallet generator for offline storage of funds + +### Downloading Daedalus + +You should download the Daedalus wallet from our [official website](https://daedaluswallet.io/#download) *only*. + +**Notes**: + +- Daedalus runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. +- After downloading, the wallet will sync with the blockchain to create a local copy of it. Currently, Daedalus (and the blockchain) take up around 6GB of local storage. + +> For more information about Daedalus: [visit the dedicated Helpdesk page ](https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000877653-Daedalus-Mainnet) +