Phantom Wallet
Coverage of Phantom Wallet in the Nexus archive.
- Staking Rewards Discrepancy
A user reported a discrepancy in staking rewards between using Rustiq validator in Phantom wallet on Chrome and Firefox, showing different APYs for the same validator. The issue was submitted by a user named mikeand241. The problem seems to be related to the browser used.
- Cheapest way to convert SOL to USDC?
The user swapped $15k worth of SOL for USDC using Phantom Wallet and received $13.5k, seeking advice on the cheapest conversion method. The user wants to avoid making the same mistake again. They are looking for a reliable way to convert SOL to USDC.
- Large amount of BTC stolen from Phantom Wallet. Any chance of recovery?
A user's friend had approximately $80,000 in Bitcoin stolen from their Phantom Wallet despite having a 12-word security key. The user is seeking help to understand the situation and potential recovery options. The incident raises questions about the security of Phantom Wallet.
- Is there a new cross chain swap fee on the phantom wallet app?
A user noticed a new fixed cross chain swap fee of $2.35 on the Phantom Wallet app as of May 6th, which was not present before. The user is inquiring about the nature of this fee. The fee appears for all cross chain transactions.
- DEX FOR PERPS THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH LEDGER
A user seeking a Solana-compatible DEX wallet for Perpetuals (Perps) expresses frustration with Phantom Wallet's lack of hardware wallet support and Rabby Wallet's EVM-only limitation. They prefer avoiding the Arbitrum (ARB) chain and are looking for a solution that supports SOL/USDC trading.
- Terminal (Padre)- First time wallet setup question
A new user connects their Phantom wallet to Terminal (Padre) and is confused about whether to use Terminal's on-site wallet or import their own. They question why the platform requests their private key and seek clarification on common practices for security.
- Terminal Padre - Confused about Wallets
A user is confused about connecting their Phantom wallet to Terminal (Padre), creating an on-site wallet, and importing their wallet using a private key. They question the security implications of sharing their private key and whether Terminal could access their funds.
- Lost $325 in SOL from Phantom Wallet - Need Help Understanding What Happened
A user lost $325 worth of USDC from their inactive Phantom wallet after over a year without transactions or connections. The funds appeared to be 'burned' according to Solscan, and the user seeks help understanding the cause and recovering the assets.
- Where to Swap ETH to SOL?
A user seeks a decentralized exchange (DEX) to swap ETH for SOL with low fees, no KYC requirements, and instant transactions. They express dissatisfaction with Phantom Wallet's 6% fees and avoid centralized platforms like Binance or Coinbase.
- XRP is now on Solana — I called this bridge 2 days ago, and here's why it's a bigger deal than most people realize
Solana has officially integrated a wrapped version of XRP (wXRP) into its ecosystem through a collaboration with Ripple, Hex Trust, and others. This allows XRP holders to engage with Solana-based DeFi protocols, merging institutional liquidity with retail and developer-driven markets, and creating a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized applications.