Custody stays with you
Your recovery phrase is created locally when you set it up, then encrypted before it is stored. Nobody, including the developers, can move your assets for you.
Self-custody wallet for desktop browsers
Lace®™ Wallet Extension — the bridge between your browser and the chain
The Lace Wallet Extension is a browser extension that acts as a gateway between your browser and the blockchain networks Lace supports. Built by Input Output, the team behind Cardano and Midnight, it turns a Chrome, Brave, Edge or Firefox window into a self-custody wallet — no desktop install, no second app to keep in sync. Every dApp must request a connection you approve, and your keys stay encrypted on your device.
What the Lace Wallet Extension actually does
A wallet extension connects two things that would otherwise never speak to each other: a website and a blockchain.
Connections you approve
When a dApp wants your address or a signature, a confirmation window opens. Decline it and the site learns nothing; revoke it and the link is gone.
Two ecosystems, one toolbar
Track public assets on Cardano and shielded assets on Midnight side by side, then move into NFTs, staking and DeFi.
Features at a glance
ADA, tokens & NFTs
Send, receive and organise native assets from one clear dashboard.
Staking controls
Delegate to a pool, follow rewards, switch whenever you like.
dApp connectivity
Sign on marketplaces, DeFi protocols and games with one flow.
Shielded assets
Explore privacy-preserving transfers on Midnight.
Hardware support
Pair a hardware device when large balances are involved.
Learning built in
Glossary and guides turn Web3 jargon into plain language.
Installing it in four steps
- 1
Go to the official source
Open lace.io and pick your browser. Never install a wallet from a search ad.
- 2
Add and pin it
Confirm the browser prompt, then pin the icon for one-click access.
- 3
Create or restore
Write the recovery phrase down offline, or import an existing one.
- 4
Connect a dApp
Review every request before you approve it.
Only trust the official links
Cloned wallet sites are everywhere, and they look convincing for about five seconds. Check the domain before you type a recovery phrase: Lace will never email you asking for a seed phrase, and no moderator or giveaway will either.
- lace.ioOfficial website and extension download — the only source to install from.
- Chrome Web Store listingThe officially published browser listing.
- lace.io/faqAnswers on accounts, recovery, staking and browser support.
Independent informational page — not operated by or affiliated with Input Output or the Lace team. Product names and marks belong to their respective owners.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lace Wallet Extension free?
Yes. Adding it costs nothing. You only meet ordinary network fees when a transaction is confirmed on-chain.
Where is the safest place to download it?
The official site at lace.io, or its official Chrome Web Store listing. Anything else deserves suspicion.
Does it hold my crypto?
No. Assets live on-chain; the extension stores encrypted keys. Your recovery phrase is the only way to restore them on a new device.
Can I use it on a phone?
The extension is built for desktop browsers. On mobile, Lace provides an app for the same accounts.
Ready to explore Web3 from your toolbar?
Install the Lace Wallet Extension from the official source and connect your first dApp in minutes.