Checking Out Rainbow’s Browser Wallet

That all changed last week when Rainbow made its highly-anticipated browser wallet extension available for download on the Arc, Brave, Chrome, and Edge browsers, with Firefox and Safari support next on the slate.

If you’re already a user of browser wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet, then you already know the gist of Rainbow Extension. When you’re on your computer conducting crypto activities, e.g., sends or swaps, the app pop-up offers a streamlined interface for interacting with your assets. 

So, what sets the Rainbow Extension apart, then?

Well, to be sure, it covers all the fundamentals needed for the current times, like…

• Auto-discovery of tokens (no more manual adds!)
• Support for L2s (all the big ones and counting)
• An in-built bridging system (no need to leave your wallet for transfers)
• Impersonation mode (so you can track any wallets you want). 

Yet, where Rainbow is really separating itself from the pack right now? Its Magic Menu and keyboard shortcut systems.

The Magic Menu is a search bar feature that macOS users can open by pressing ⌘K, and Windows users can open via Ctrl-K. In this bar, you can pull up and punch out a range of useful commands, from “View NFTs” to “Lock Rainbow.”

See the full list of current command possibilities here.

As for the keyboard shortcuts, these help you get right to the actions you want without wasting any time. For example, tap “P” to pull up your profile or “F” to flip tokens in the swap UI, etc.

Check out this cheat sheet for all of the shortcut options. 

Of course, if you’re hesitant to add another wallet to your stack, just know:

And that’s the 101 on the Rainbow Extension! Pretty neat, right?

Indeed, whether you’re a seasoned crypto veteran or just starting out here, this new browser wallet offers plenty of flexibility and efficiency and is worth a spin for anyone curious.

Lastly, if you’re the type that likes to collect commemorative NFTs, Rainbow is running a free mint on Zora in celebration of the Rainbow Extension launch. Check it out!

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