Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is Polkadot Vault?

Accepted Answer

Polkadot Vault is a software wallet / cold wallet designed for offline signing of transactions on Polkadot and Substrate-based networks. Polkadot Vault is a mobile application available on iOS and Android that transforms a dedicated device into a offline signer.

Question 2

Is Polkadot Vault safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

Polkadot Vault is open source and non-custodial. Polkadot Vault has no record of hacks, exploits, scandals, or criminal charges. Security is reinforced through complete offline operation, PIN protection, seed phrase recovery, and QR-based transaction signing.

Question 3

Who created Polkadot Vault?

Accepted Answer

Polkadot Vault was created by Novasama Technologies.

Question 4

Where is Polkadot Vault's company based?

Accepted Answer

w, the organization behind Polkadot Vault, has no public headquarters.

Question 5

How does Polkadot Vault work?

Accepted Answer

Polkadot Vault turns a mobile into an offline dedicated transaction signer where payloads are generated on a separate online device using a companion apps such as Nova Wallet or Polkadot.js, then transferred via QR codes for signing. Polkadot Vault stores private keys on the device to prevent network exposure. Navigation is handled through the mobile interface.

Question 6

When was Polkadot Vault launched?

Accepted Answer

Polkadot Vault was launched November 25, 2018.

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