Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is GemWallet?

Accepted Answer

GemWallet is categorized as a software wallet and hot wallet that is designed to interact with the XRP Ledger (XRPL), allowing users to manage XRP and XRPL-based tokens directly from their browser.

Question 2

Is GemWallet safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

GemWallet is a non-custodial and open source wallet which haven't been involved in any major hacks or controversies. GemWallet uses a decentralized structure with no back end servers, no data storage, instead transactions are directly stored on the XRPL.

Question 3

Who created GemWallet?

Accepted Answer

GemWallet was created by Florian Bouron, a developer and contributor to the XRP Ledger ecosystem.

Question 4

Where is GemWallet's company based?

Accepted Answer

GemWallet is headquartered in Kraków, Poland.

Question 5

How does GemWallet work?

Accepted Answer

GemWallet is a browser extension that makes it possible for users to manage their XRP assets built exclusively for the XRP Ledger. GemWallet signs transactions locally in the user’s browser and makes it easy to interact with XRPL based apps. It supports sending, receiving, and viewing balances, as well as in-dApp payments and authentication.

Question 6

When was GemWallet launched?

Accepted Answer

GemWallet launched November 27 2022.

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