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Wallet Setup

A crypto wallet is required to use Winstory. This guide will help you set up and connect your wallet.

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Supported Wallets

Winstory supports the following wallet providers:

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Step-by-Step Setup

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Option 1: MetaMask (Recommended)

1. Install MetaMask
   • Visit metamask.io
   • Click “Download” and install the browser extension
   • Create a new wallet or import an existing one
2. Add Base Sepolia Network
   • Open MetaMask
   • Click the network dropdown (top center)
   • Click “Add Network” → “Add a network manually”
   • Enter the following details:
     Network Name: Base Sepolia
     RPC URL: https://sepolia.base.org
     Chain ID: 84532
     Currency Symbol: ETH
     Block Explorer: https://sepolia.basescan.org
     
3. Get Test ETH
   • Visit Base Sepolia Faucet
   • Connect your wallet
   • Request test ETH (you’ll need it for gas fees)
4. Connect to Winstory
   • Visit winstory.io
   • Click “Connect Wallet”
   • Select MetaMask
   • Approve the connection

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Option 2: Coinbase Wallet

1. Install Coinbase Wallet
   • Download from coinbase.com/wallet
   • Create or import a wallet
2. Connect to Winstory
   • Visit winstory.io
   • Click “Connect Wallet”
   • Select Coinbase Wallet
   • Approve the connection

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Wallet Security

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Best Practices

• ✅ Store your seed phrase securely (offline, never digital)
• ✅ Use a hardware wallet for large amounts
• ✅ Enable two-factor authentication where available
• ✅ Verify you’re on the correct website (winstory.io)
• ❌ Never share your private key
• ❌ Don’t click suspicious links
• ❌ Don’t approve transactions you don’t understand

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Troubleshooting

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Wallet Won’t Connect

1. Check Browser Extension
   • Ensure MetaMask/Coinbase Wallet extension is installed and enabled
   • Refresh the page
   • Try a different browser
2. Check Network
   • Ensure you’re connected to Base Sepolia network
   • Switch networks in your wallet if needed
3. Clear Cache
   • Clear browser cache and cookies
   • Try incognito/private mode

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Insufficient Funds

• You need ETH for gas fees on Base Sepolia
• Get test ETH from the Base Sepolia Faucet
• Gas fees are typically very low on Base Sepolia (< $0.01)

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Transaction Failed

• Check you have enough ETH for gas
• Ensure you’re on the correct network (Base Sepolia)
• Try increasing gas limit if transaction times out

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Next Steps

Once your wallet is connected:

1. Authenticate with Email
2. Create Your First Campaign (for creators)
3. Explore and Complete Stories (for completers)

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Need Help?

• Troubleshooting Guide
• Contact Support