Introducing iWallet Pro: The Enhanced Plugin Wallet for IOST Users

Seamless Upgrades and Advanced Features For the IOST Community

Zhen
IOST
4 min readJun 28, 2023

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As an IOST Chrome extension wallet, iWallet plays an essential role in the IOST ecosystem. Users can utilize iWallet to perform token transfers, receive payments, purchase iGAS and iRAM on the IOST blockchain. Additionally, iWallet enables users to log in to various IOST DApps developed by third-party developers, such as the block explorer IOSTABC, cross-chain bridge IOSTSwap, and decentralized finance protocol Yokozuna Finance.

iWallet has become a vital infrastructure within the IOST ecosystem. The IOST development team continuously optimizes iWallet and has recently upgraded it to iWallet Pro, aiming to provide community members with improved services and experiences.

Note: iWallet will no longer receive updates and maintenance, but it will continue to function normally. Please download and install iWallet Pro to enjoy more advanced features and a comprehensive IOST Chrome extension wallet service.

Tutorial for Using iWallet Pro Chrome extension Wallet:

1. Download iWallet Pro:

2. Import an Account:

  • Set a password.
  • Click “Import Account.”
  • Enter your wallet’s private key and submit.

If you don’t have an account:

Choose one of the following methods:

  1. “Create on Third-party Platform” — Go to the IOST account creation page on a third-party platform, create an IOST account, and then import it.
  2. Follow the tutorial below to register an IOST mainnet account. Afterward, import the account.

iWallet Pro FAQ

What languages does iWallet Pro support?

Currently, it supports Chinese, English, Korean, and Japanese. Users can change the language in the settings.

Can I purchase resources directly within iWallet Pro?

Yes, you can. iWallet Pro allows you to purchase iRAM and stake IOST to obtain iGAS.

Does iWallet Pro support multiple account logins?

Yes, it does. Users can add multiple IOST accounts in the “Account Management” section.

Can I stake IOST?

We call staking ‘voting’. You vote for a node you favor and lock your IOST on them. By doing so you support that node / the IOST ecosystem and you’ll get rewarded with some IOST.

What is an IOST MEMO and Why You Need It?

A Destination Tag/MEMO is an additional address feature necessary for identifying a transaction recipient beyond a wallet address.

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About IOST

IOST — The Web3 Blockchain Operating System

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, IOST is an enterprise-level blockchain application platform backed by prominent global USD investment institutions like Sequoia, Matrix Partners, and ZhenFund. It is designed to serve online service providers.

Expanding the Web3 Ecosystem

Amidst the ongoing digital revolution driven by Web3, IOST is committed to fostering innovative development within the blockchain ecosystem. The platform has made significant progress in various areas, including blockchain, consensus algorithms (PoB/PoI), decentralized identity authentication (DID), zero-knowledge proofs (SNARKs and ring signatures), relay-based protocols, DeFi, NFT, AI, XR, and more.

IOST2 — The Real Web3 blockchain operating system.

  • IOST2 — The Merge: IOST will adopt the Beacon Chain + Smart Chain architecture for IOST2, ensuring compatibility with EVM and utilizing standard Engine API for communication between the two.
  • IOST2 is continuously evolving and upgrading multiple subchains, encompassing general-purpose EVM-based smart contract chains and dedicated subchains such as NFT chains, gaming chains, AI Native chains, and others.

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Zhen
IOST
Editor for

Senior Community manager, editor, and translator at IOST.