Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is ZilPay?

Accepted Answer

ZilPay is classified as a browser extension / mobile application / hot wallet that is used as an interface with the Zilliqa blockchain. ZilPay features easy access to dApps, token swaps, account management, and integration with hardware wallets.

Question 2

Is ZilPay safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

ZilPay is open source and non-custodial. Private keys are stored in browser storage under password protection. No major hacks or scandals are known. Security depends on safe seed phrase handling and user device integrity.

Question 3

Who created ZilPay?

Accepted Answer

ZilPay is developed and maintained by Rinat Khasanshin.

Question 4

Where is ZilPay’s company based?

Accepted Answer

The creator and maintainer of ZilPay, Rinat Khasanshin, is located in Sverdlov Oblast, Russia.

Question 5

How does ZilPay work?

Accepted Answer

ZilPay injects a global API into web pages to let dApps request transaction signing. ZilPay connects via JSON RPC to Zilliqa nodes. Users must approve each transaction via the extension UI. ZilPay also supports integration with hardware wallets.

Question 6

When was ZilPay launched?

Accepted Answer

ZilPay was released March 16, 2021.

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