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# What is a WAX Wallet

Everything you need to know about wallets on the WAX blockchain before you start playing Planetary Defense.

To play Planetary Defense, you'll need a WAX wallet. Think of it as your personal gateway to the WAX blockchain: it holds your account, your WAXP tokens, and every NFT you own.

Planetary Defense runs on the WAX blockchain. Your wallet is what lets you:

* Log in and prove ownership of your account
* Hold and trade your in-game NFTs, materials, and resources
* Receive WAXP and other token rewards
* Sign transactions whenever you play, craft, or trade

### Choosing a wallet

There are two main wallets used across the WAX ecosystem. Either one works with Planetary Defense.

#### My Cloud Wallet (recommended for most players)

My Cloud Wallet is WAX's official web-based wallet, built to make blockchain interactions simple for everyday users. You can sign in with Face ID, Touch ID, or a fingerprint instead of remembering passwords, and it works straight from your browser, no download required. It keeps your WAXP and NFTs safe, connects directly to WAX games and dApps, and backs up your account with a 12-word recovery phrase.

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#### Anchor (for advanced users)

Anchor is an open-source desktop and mobile wallet built by Greymass for WAX and other Antelope-based blockchains. Instead of storing your credentials on a remote server, Anchor keeps everything encrypted locally on your device, and it can pair with hardware wallets like Ledger for extra security. It's a good fit if you want more control over your keys and security settings.

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### What's inside your wallet

* WAXP: the native token of the WAX blockchain, used for account fees, staking, and rewards
* NFTs: unique digital items you truly own, tied to your Planetary Defense progress

Keep your recovery phrase and private keys offline and never share them with anyone, not even someone claiming to be from WAX or Planetary Defense support. No legitimate team will ever ask for them.


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