Digital assets are recorded on their blockchains. A wallet controls addresses with keys and reads on-chain balances; the app itself is not the ledger.
FAQ
imtoken | Digital Wallet Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers covering wallet control, networks, Web3 approvals and Ethereum PoS with emphasis on verifiable mechanics and security boundaries.
A seed phrase can derive wallet keys, while a private key is specific secret key material. Both should be kept offline and private.
No. imtoken will never ask for a seed phrase, private key or verification code.
Assets with similar names can exist on different networks and address formats can look alike, so both sides must confirm the intended network.
Gas is the fee mechanism for executing transactions or contract calls and can vary with network rules, complexity and congestion.
A transaction hash can be used in a block explorer to inspect status, block inclusion, sender, recipient and execution result.
Usually a connection establishes a session only. Later signatures, transactions and token approvals must be reviewed separately.
No. Message signatures can be part of login or authorization flows, so understand the source and purpose before signing.
It allows a designated contract or address to spend a token within an allowance. Review the spender and amount.
An EVM network uses a smart-contract environment compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, while chain IDs, gas assets and state remain independent.
Layer 2 extends a base network. Moving assets between layers can involve bridging, waiting periods and different confirmation behavior.
It is a public interface for checking addresses, transaction hashes, block height, contracts and other on-chain information.
No. Protocol rewards can change, exits can involve waiting, validators can face penalties and asset prices can fluctuate.
A validator participates in PoS consensus by performing duties such as proposing or attesting to blocks.
Do not rely on avatars or private messages. Legitimate support never needs a seed phrase or private key.
Public networks can increase device and connection risk. Sensitive actions are better performed on a trusted device and network.
Usually not. Once a transaction is confirmed by the network, a wallet provider cannot unilaterally reverse it.
For asset display, network status or transaction progress, keep the address, network name and transaction hash. A seed phrase, private key or verification code is never needed for troubleshooting.