The WebAuth Wallet, an essential component of Metal X, represents an advanced crypto wallet that grants users the power of self-custody. Within this wallet, users seamlessly access and engage with a diverse array of decentralized applications (dApps), such as Metal X, spanning the XPR Network, Metal Blockchain, and soon other blockchain, all while benefiting from the convenience and security of Web Authentication.

What sets the WebAuth Wallet apart is its transformative ability to turn any mobile device (whether it's running Android or iOS), tablet, or computer into a fully functional equivalent of a traditional cryptocurrency hardware wallet. This remarkable feat is achieved through the utilization of the Secure Enclave, ensuring the utmost security and control over your digital assets.

Once you’ve set up your account, you can then sign transactions using your biometrics including via the iPhone’s FaceID, TouchID or the Fingerprint sensor on an Android. WebAuth Web even supports the full range of YubiKeys allowing you to securely sign transactions instantly on any device.

Self Custody on Webauth

When you create a WebAuth Wallet account, you are given ownership of the private keys associated with your cryptocurrency holdings. Private keys are the cryptographic keys that grant access to and control over your digital assets on the blockchain. With self-custody, you, and only you, have control over these keys. This means that your assets are not held or managed by a centralized entity, reducing the risk of hacking or unauthorized access to your funds.

How to create a new account on the Webauth Wallet

Metal X is powered by the powerful and compliant XPR Network blockchain, and to start trading on Metal X you will need to create an On-Chain Account. The WebAuth Wallet is the native wallet for the XPR Network and was built specifically for Metal X. Creating an account is always free.

Step 1: Download the WebAuth Wallet from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. There is also a browser based version at WebAuth.com

Step 2: Select 'Sign Up' for a new account, or if you already have an account you can add it with either your seed phrase or private key.

Step 3: Choose a name 4 to 12 characters long, using any lowercase letter (a-z) or numbers 1-5. This is your wallet address to send and receive on XPR Network. It's human readable.

Step 4: Choose your display name on the XPR Network, the same as a social media platform with a @handle and a public name.

Step 5: Store your 12-word recovery phrase somewhere very safe. Write it down in order and create multiple back ups, if you lose it you lose your funds. If you lose your phone, this phrase can recover your account.

Step 6: With your seed phrase written down in order, it is time to re-input the 12-word sequence. Once complete you have successfully generated a private key in the secure enclave of your phone. You can also store this safely.

Step 7: Please enter a valid email address as this is the address will receive a 2FA code. We only use this email to notify you of any updates to your XPR Network account.

Step 8: Check your email for the 6-digit code, and input into your phone within the timeframe to finish the account creation process. It's now time to verify your On-Chain Identity.

Verify your identity to unlock all features on Metal X

To unlock the full range of Metal X features, including the exchange, lending, and asset deposit functionalities, and more, it is essential to undergo identity verification. The following steps outline the verification process:

Step 1: Visit our dedicated identity verification page at identity.metallicus.com. Connect your wallet by tapping "Login".

Step 2: Take a photo of the front of your government issued identification. Depending on your country of residence, a Driving License or Passport may be required.

Step 3: Take a photo of the back of your government issued identification. Ensure that both front and back photos are legible, and no information is blurry. This will help speed up the process of your verification.

Step 4: The last step is to take a selfie to verify your identity alongside your documentation. This must be taken live and in real time. If you have any issues please contact support.

Multiple Blockchain Support on Metal X

Now that your account is established and verified, you gain the convenience of depositing a diverse range of digital assets on the Bridge, such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and more. Subsequently, these assets are seamlessly converted into X-Tokens.

Once your digital assets are transformed into X-Tokens, you can effortlessly send them to any recipient on the XPR Network without incurring any gas fees.

Furthermore, these X-Tokens, once wrapped, bestow upon you access to all the features within the Metal X App. This encompasses trading, participation in liquidity pools, engaging in farming activities, and utilizing the decentralized lending protocol if the asset is supported.

WebAuth provides robust support for various networks, including the XPR Network on which the Metal X App operates.

Metal X Bridge

In the next Learn episode, we dive deeper into the transformative power of the Metal X Bridge and XTokens, unlocking seamless multi-blockchain support on Metal X.