Built By DAO operates on the Base network. This guide walks you through setting up your crypto wallet.
Base (L2)
~Cents
Your Keys
~15 minutes
π― Purpose: Store BLTBY, EQTBLT, and membership NFTs
π‘ Recommended: Coinbase Wallet for beginners, MetaMask for experienced users
π― Best for
Beginners
Experienced users
π± Platforms
Mobile, Browser
π Base support
Built-in
Manual setup
π Ease of use
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π Are new to crypto
Coinbase Wallet
π» Want easy Base setup
π§ Prefer flexibility
MetaMask
π± Use other dApps
π± iOS
App Store
π± Android
Google Play
π» Browser
Chrome/Firefox extension
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Open Coinbase Wallet
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Select "Create new wallet"
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Set a secure password
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Write down recovery phrase (12 or 24 words)
Recovery Phrase Security
Store in a safe place (not digital)
Never share with anyone
Never take screenshots
Coinbase Wallet supports Base by default. To verify:
Open Settings
Select Networks
Ensure "Base" is visible and selected
π³ Purchase
Buy ETH through Coinbase
π€ Transfer
Send to your Coinbase Wallet
π Bridge
Bridge to Base if needed
π± iOS/Android
App Store / Google Play
π» Chrome
metamask.io
π» Firefox
π» Brave/Edge
Open MetaMask
Select "Create a new wallet"
Write down recovery phrase
Option A: Manual Setup
π·οΈ Network Name
Base
π RPC URL
https://mainnet.base.org
π’ Chain ID
8453
π° Currency Symbol
ETH
π Block Explorer
https://basescan.org
Option B: Chainlist (Easier)
Visit chainlist.org
Search "Base"
Click "Add to MetaMask"
Click network dropdown
Select "Base"
Confirm switch
π Write phrase on paper
Physical is safer than digital
π Store in secure location
Safe, lockbox, etc.
π Use strong password
Unique to this wallet
π Enable biometrics
Additional protection
π Verify URLs
Before connecting
β Disconnect when done
Minimize exposure
π« Share recovery phrase
Complete wallet theft
πΈ Screenshot phrase
Digital exposure
βοΈ Store phrase in cloud
Hackable
π Enter phrase on websites
Phishing
π Connect to unknown sites
Malicious contracts
If Anyone Asks for Your Recovery Phrase, It's a SCAM.
No legitimate service, support person, or DAO member will ever ask for your recovery phrase. Period.
Base requires small amounts of ETH for transaction fees (typically cents).
Have ETH on Ethereum mainnet
Visit bridge.base.org
Bridge ETH to Base
Use Coinbase to purchase ETH
Send directly to your wallet on Base
Share your wallet address
Receive Base ETH transfer
π Token transfer
$0.01-0.05
π³οΈ Governance vote
$0.01-0.10
π« NFT mint
$0.05-0.20
Manually add network (see MetaMask tab)
Coinbase
Should be automatic; check Settings β Networks
Ensure you're on Base network
Add custom token addresses
Refresh wallet
Token Addresses:
BLTBY: [contract address]
EQTBLT: [contract address]
π° Insufficient funds
Add ETH for fees
π Network congestion
Wait and retry
βοΈ Gas limit
Increase gas limit slightly
Check NFT section of wallet
Verify on Base network
Refresh or reimport
Your address is a long string starting with "0x" (e.g., 0x1234...abcd)
Open your wallet
Click to copy address
Use this for receiving tokens
Click "Connect Wallet" on site
Select your wallet type
Approve the connection
Verify the URL is correct
Only connect to official Built By DAO domains.
π€ Ask your Battle Buddy
π¬ Post in #tech-support on Discord
π§ Contact your Onboarding Specialist
Never share your recovery phrase when getting help.
Last updated 14 days ago