Wallets

How do I create a Handshake wallet?

Namebase is a hosted wallet. By creating an account on Namebase, you're automatically given a wallet address that's associated with your account. Click "Show Address" on your dashboard to view your w…

Updated 3 months ago

Where can I find the private keys for my wallet?

As Namebase is a hosted wallet, it's not feasible to provide the private keys to individual wallet addresses. This not only ensures your security, but it also allows us to reduce the cost of sending…

Updated 1 year ago

Where are my coins?

BTC Deposits. Namebase confirms BTC deposits after 6 blocks, which typically takes an hour. HNS Deposits. Due to the current volatility in Handshake's hash rate, Namebase confirms HNS deposits after…

Updated 3 months ago by Tieshun Roquerre

Why can't I withdraw HNS or BTC on Namebase Pro?

Namebase needs to keep HNS and BTC withdrawals turned off until sufficient hash power has built up on Handshake to protect against double spend attacks/reorgs. The risk of reorgs during the first few…

Updated 3 months ago by Tieshun Roquerre

Why does my wallet address keep changing?

Every time you click "Show Address" on your dashboard, Namebase generates a new HNS wallet address for you. This helps protect your privacy because transactions can be more easily traced back to you…

Updated 3 months ago by Tieshun Roquerre

Wallets

How do I create a Handshake wallet?

Where can I find the private keys for my wallet?

Where are my coins?

Why can't I withdraw HNS or BTC on Namebase Pro?

Why does my wallet address keep changing?

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