Petra is the official self-custody wallet for the Aptos blockchain. It lets you store and send APT & Aptos-native tokens, collect NFTs, connect to dApps, stake APT, and (on desktop) swap tokens—across a clean mobile app and a lightweight browser extension.
Quick Facts
- Product: Petra (self-custody, non-custodial). Platforms: iOS app, Android app, Chrome/Chromium extension.
- Built by: Aptos Labs (Aptos L1, Move smart-contract language).
- Assets: APT, Aptos-native tokens & NFTs; transaction simulation before signing.
- Staking: Delegated APT staking supported (via in-app/mobile flow and Aptos Explorer validator pages).
- Swaps: In-extension token swaps on Aptos (desktop).
- Teams/DAOs: Petra Vault (multisig) available for shared control.
How It Works (at a glance)
- Install & create/import a wallet in the iOS/Android app or add the Chrome extension. Back up your recovery phrase.
- Fund your address with APT/tokens. Receive or bridge from an exchange; assets appear in your portfolio.
- Connect to dApps: open an Aptos dApp and choose Petra; approve the connection request.
- Swap (desktop) or stake APT: use the in-extension swap flow, or delegate APT to a validator (mobile or via Aptos Explorer).
- (Optional) Set up Petra Vault for multisig control over shared funds.
