# Create your wallet (MetaMask)

Astra Terminal operates on top of decentralized protocols. This means that your assets are not stored by us - they remain under your full control on the blockchain. To interact with the system, you will need a crypto wallet.

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### Step 1. Preparing Your Wallet (MetaMask)

We recommend using [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/) as one of the most reliable and popular wallet tools.

1. Download the MetaMask app, available for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/metamask-trade-crypto/id1438144202) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.metamask).

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2. Create a wallet and make sure to save your Seed Phrase, consisting of 12 words, in a secure place. If you lose your Secret Recovery Phrase, also known as the Seed Phrase, your wallet cannot be restored.

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3. Switch the network to Arbitrum One. Our terminal works on this network because of its low fees and high transaction speed. To do this, tap **☰** at the top of the wallet, go to **“Networks”**, search for **“Arbitrum One”**, and connect it.

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