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Safe ronin wallet setup guide for new users

Download the official Axie Infinity browser extension exclusively from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons. Verify the publisher is “Sky Mavis” and the rating exceeds 4.5 stars. Cross-check the extension ID (e.g., “ieorhandmgpojmmmfimfmokaphlpilld” for Axie) against the developer’s official Twitter or Discord announcements. Never use any other source.

Purchase two Steelwallet or Cryptosteel plates immediately. Transcribe your 12-word secret phrase assigned during extension creation onto both plates using a permanent punch tool. Store one plate in a bank safety deposit box and the second in a fireproof safe bolted to your home floor. Do not photograph the phrase, type it into any app, or store it in cloud services like Google Drive or iCloud.

Set up a primary account on your hardware device at 30 m/44’/60’/0’/0/0 derivation path. Generate a secondary account on path 44’/60’/0’/0/1. Transfer $10 worth of AXS to the secondary account as a test. Initiate a small return transaction to your exchange. Verify both transactions complete on the Etherscan for Ronin block explorer before adding your primary funds.

Install the Rabby browser extension as your secondary interface. Configure it to connect exclusively to the Ronin network RPC (https://api.roninchain.com/rpc). Only use Rabby for signing transactions alongside your hardware wallet, while the Sky Mavis extension remains solely for viewing balances and initiating transfers. This separation prevents a single exploit vector compromising both visibility and authorization.

Enable automatic transaction signing on your hardware device. Set a daily spending limit of 0.1 ETH equivalent in Ron (RON) within the device’s security settings. Use the “Display all transaction details” option on your hardware screen to manually verify every contract interaction, token transfer, and approval value before confirming on the physical device. Reject any transaction that shows “Unknown” contract addresses or zero-amount approvals.

Safe Ronin Wallet Setup Guide for New Users

Immediately after installing the application from the official Google Play Store or Apple App Store (verify the developer is “Sky Mavis,” not a copycat), open it and select “Create a New Seed Phrase.” Write down this 12-word recovery phrase on paper–never store it digitally. Photo backups, cloud saves, or text files are direct avenues for asset theft.

1. Verify offline storage: Stamp the words into metal (Cryptosteel or similar), not ink on thermopaper receipts.
2. Cross-check each word: The app will ask you to re-enter three random words. If you fail, restart the process; misrecorded phrases cannot be recovered.
3. Enable biometric lock: Go to Settings → Security → Face/Touch ID. This prevents access if your phone is unlocked by someone else.

After backing up, immediately disconnect from Wi-Fi and mobile data. Whitelist a withdrawal address: navigate to the “Profile” tab → “Security” → “Withdrawal Whitelist.” Input a secondary address you control (e.g., a hardware wallet like Ledger or a separate exchange deposit address). Funds can only exit your possession to this pre-approved destination–zero chance of phishing drain transactions.

• Do not whitelist an exchange withdrawal address unless you intend to sell immediately. Holding assets on a centralized platform defeats self-custody.
• Test the whitelist with a $1 token transfer before moving larger sums.

The browser extension version for Chrome or Firefox should be added from the official Chrome Web Store listing with over 100,000 downloads. Fake extensions mimic the icon but inject malicious transaction approvals. Check the publisher–”Sky Mavis” must appear exactly. Avoid any version promoted via Discord DM links or Telegram groups.

For transaction signing, always use a dedicated device (an old phone with no SIM card, factory-reset and Airplane Mode until needed). Load the seed phrase onto this device only, never your daily-use smartphone. Daily-use phones run third-party apps, receive SMS messages, and connect to public Wi-Fi–three attack surfaces for clipboard hijackers and screen scrapers.

When interacting with decentralized apps (dApps), approve only single-use token permissions. For example, if staking AXS, revoke approvals immediately after the transaction confirms via a tool like Revoke.cash (always double-check the URL). Unrestricted approvals allow dApps to drain your entire token balance in one signature.

Store the recovery seed phrase in two separate physical locations (e.g., a bank safe deposit box and a fireproof home safe). Do not label it as “Seed Words” or “Crypto Backup.” Use a decoy item: place the metal plate inside a hollowed-out book or behind a picture frame. If someone finds your emergency backup, they bypass all password and biometric protections instantly.

Downloading the Official Ronin Wallet Extension from the Chrome Web Store

Download only from the Chrome Web Store URL formatted as chrome.google.com/webstore. Open your Chrome browser, navigate to this store, and search for “Ronin” using the search bar in the top-left corner (not a general Google search). The legitimate extension is published by “Sky Mavis,” shows a purple logo with a cross, and records 2,000,000+ users. Do not click sponsored results or extensions with similar names like “Ronin Bridge v2” or “Ronin Pro.”

Once you locate the correct item, click the blue “Add to Chrome” button. A permissions dialog window will appear, listing required accesses such as “Read and change your data on all roninchain.com websites.” These permissions are mandatory for signing transactions and reading chain data. Review them carefully–if any request seems excessive (e.g., access to your browsing history or unrelated sites), cancel immediately. Only click “Add Extension” after verifying the publisher is Sky Mavis and the list matches legitimate functionality.

1. After installation finishes, a purple icon appears in your browser toolbar (top-right, next to the address bar).
2. Click the icon to open the popup for the first time.
3. The interface will immediately display a 12-word seed phrase–this is your recovery phrase. Write it down on paper with a pen, never store it digitally, and do not share it with anyone claiming to be support.

If the extension does not appear, check three items: your Chrome version must be 90 or higher, hardware acceleration must be enabled in Chrome settings (Settings > System > Use graphics acceleration), and any other extensions (e.g., MetaMask or ad-blockers) should not conflict. Disable similar blockchains temporarily if crashes occur. Restart Chrome after installation to force the extension to activate properly.

Right-click the Ronin icon and select “Pin to toolbar” for quick access. Before depositing any funds, verify the version number via chrome://extensions: the current official release is v6.3.13 (as of October 2023). Click “Details” under the extension, scroll to “Extension source,” and confirm it reads “Installed from Chrome Web Store.” Any deviation from this chain–downloading from a link in an email, Discord, or a YouTube description–is a phishing attempt. Reinstall immediately if you see warnings about missing permissions or unsupported features.

Securing Your Seed Phrase: Writing It Down on Paper, Not Storing Digitally

Commit your 12 or 24-word recovery phrase to physical paper using a permanent, smudge-proof pen. Avoid ballpoint pens that can fade or be erased; use a #2 pencil only if you expect heavy moisture, as graphite resists water better than standard ink. Store this paper in a fireproof and waterproof safe rated for at least one hour at 1700°F (927°C), such as a UL-classified 350-rated document safe. Never take a photograph of the paper, never type the phrase into any device, and never paste it into a notes app, cloud storage, or password manager where malware or a phishing attack could exfiltrate it.

Divide your written phrase into two separate halves, store each half in a different geographic location–for example, one in a home safe and the other in a bank safety deposit box. This redundancy ensures a single disaster (fire, flood, theft) cannot destroy both copies. Label the envelopes or containers with a simple code like “Box A” and “Box B” to avoid revealing their contents to a casual observer. If you fear losing track, write a simple instruction in your will that references the locations, but never include the actual words.

Test your paper-based recovery process before you rely on it. Leave your digital interface completely untouched for 48 hours, then manually enter the phrase from your paper backup into a fresh installation to verify the characters are legible, the order is correct, and the checksum matches. If you use a metal stamping kit on titanium or stainless steel plates (common for high-value control), test the stamping depth: shallow stamps can rust or become illegible over decades; deep stamps risk cracking the metal. The cost of a fireproof document bag is approximately $20–$50; a metal seed storage device costs around $40–$100–both are negligible compared to losing access to your entire holding.

Avoid laminating paper copies, as heat and pressure can degrade certain thermal papers or cause ink to bleed over time. Instead, use a plain cotton-rag archival paper (acid-free, pH neutral) and place it inside a Mylar bag with a desiccant packet to control humidity. Write the phrase in a single continuous line on one side of the paper to prevent fold-related wear; if you must fold it, fold it only once and never along a line containing characters. Mark the paper with a date and a numerical index (e.g., “Copy #1 of 2”) so you can track which version is older during rotation–replace all copies every five years to ensure legibility and physical integrity.

Q&A:

I just downloaded the Ronin Wallet extension. Do I really need to write down that 12-word seed phrase on paper, or can I just save a screenshot on my phone?

You should write the 12-word seed phrase on paper and store it somewhere safe, like a fireproof safe or a drawer that only you can access. Do not take a screenshot, save it in a text file on your computer, or store it in cloud services like Google Drive or iCloud. If your phone or computer gets hacked or damaged, anyone who finds that digital file can steal everything in your wallet. The paper backup is the only way to recover your wallet if you lose access to your device or the extension itself gets deleted. If you lose that paper, you lose your funds permanently—support can’t help you recover it.

I just bought my first Ronin wallet. Do I really need to use a hardware wallet like Ledger, or can I just use the Ronin browser extension safely?

For small amounts, the Ronin browser extension works. But I lost 3 ETH last year because I entered my seed phrase on a fake Sky Mavis website that looked identical to the real one. A hardware wallet gives you an extra layer: even if your computer is infected with malware, the attacker cannot steal your funds without physically pressing the button on your device. If you plan to hold more than $500 worth of tokens, buy a Ledger Nano S or Trezor. The setup takes 10 minutes and Ronin supports it natively. Never store your Ledger recovery sheet digitally – keep it on paper in a fireproof safe.

When I try to withdraw RON from Binance to my Ronin wallet, it says “invalid address.” What am I doing wrong?

Binance sends Ronin-native tokens over the Ronin network, but you must select “Ronin Network” (not Ethereum or BSC) when withdrawing. The address starts with “ronin:” followed by 0x…. If you copy only the 0x… part without the “Ronin Wallet Edge extension setup guide:” prefix, Binance will reject it. Here is the exact step: In Binance withdrawal page, choose RON token, then choose network “Ronin,” then paste your full Ronin address (including “ronin:”). Test with $1 before moving large amounts. I once sent $200 to a Polygon address by mistake – the funds are gone forever.

I wrote my seed phrase in a Word document on my laptop. Is that safe enough?

No. A keylogger or remote access trojan can steal that document. Your seed phrase is the only way to recover your wallet if Ronin goes down or you lose access. The safe approach: write it on paper using a pencil (ink fades if wet), store it in two separate locations (e.g., a drawer at home and a safety deposit box at a bank). Never type it online, never take a photo of it, never paste it into any website. The Ronin team will never ask for your seed phrase. If anyone does, they are scammers.

Do I need to pay gas fees in RON every time I send tokens inside the Ronin network?

Yes, Ronin uses RON for gas fees, similar to how Ethereum uses ETH. Each transaction costs roughly 0.001 to 0.005 RON (a few cents), regardless of the token you send. This means you must keep at least 0.01 RON in your wallet at all times. If your RON balance drops to zero, you cannot move any token out. I had 500 AXS stuck for two days because I forgot to leave gas. You can buy 1 RON from Binance or on the Katana DEX directly inside your Ronin wallet.

I connected my Ronin wallet to a game called “Axie Guardian” that I found on Twitter. Then 0.5 ETH disappeared. How do I revoke permissions to prevent this again?

You approved a malicious smart contract that drained your wallet. To stop future thefts, go to Etherscan (or Ronin explorer), paste your wallet address, click the “Token Approvals” tab, and revoke any contract you do not recognize. Inside the Ronin extension, you can also disconnect the site: click the three dots > “Connected sites” > remove “Axie Guardian.” After that, move your remaining funds to a new wallet address immediately – the old address is compromised. Never connect your wallet to any game or website promoted through direct messages or paid ads on social media. The official Axie Infinity site is the only safe entry point.

I just downloaded the Ronin wallet extension for the first time. What is the first thing I should do to make sure my wallet is secure before I transfer any crypto into it?

The very first action is to write down your secret recovery phrase (seed phrase) on paper, not in a digital file or screenshot. Then, store that paper in a safe place like a fireproof safe or a safety deposit box. After that, create a strong, unique password for the Ronin extension itself that you dont use for any other account. Once those two steps are done, go into the wallet settings and test the recovery phrase by entering it back. This confirms you wrote it correctly. Only after you have verified the phrase should you consider receiving any tokens. If you lose access to your device or the extension, that paper phrase is the only way to get your funds back. Never enter it into any website or share it with anyone.