Intro to Wallets
Essential insights for CKB dApp developers, covering wallet choices, address specifics, and CKB transfer guidelines
CKB Wallet Options
Crypto wallets store private keys to access cryptos. They come in two types: hot wallets (online) and cold wallets (offline). Hot wallets, such as web-based, desktop, and mobile wallets, offer convenience but pose higher risk. Cold wallets, including paper and hardware wallets, provide enhanced security by keeping keys offline.
When it comes to storing and securing CKB assets, users have various options, including hot and cold wallets. While storing assets on exchanges is common, additional security can be achieved with dedicated wallets.
These wallets listed below offer custody and security services tailored to CKB. For more information, refer to the respective guides for each wallet.
CKB Address
Nervos CKB follows Bitcoin's bech32m address format (BIP-350) for address generation. It features a new full address format like this: ckb1qzda0cr08m85hc8jlnfp3zer7xulejywt49kt2rr0vthywaa50xwsqdnnw7qkdnnclfkg59uzn8umtfd2kwxceqxwquc4.
The previous short address format is now deprecated, for example: ckb1qyq5lv479ewscx3ms620sv34pgeuz6zagaaqklhtgg.
Tools for address generation and transformation include:
For detailed specifications, refer to RFC0021: CKB Address Format.
Requirements for CKB Transfers
To initiate a transfer, you need at least one Cell. Each Cell comprises the essential data fields: capacity, lock, args, and hash_type, with storage sizes as follows:
capacity: 8 byteslock: 32 bytesargs: 20 byteshash_type: 1 byte
Thus, a single Cell requires at least 61 bytes of storage, equivalent to 61 CKBytes (CKB). Allocating 62 CKB is recommended to cover additional fees.