Elytro is a next-generation Ethereum wallet available as a Chrome extension. It lets you securely store, send, and receive assets, interact with apps, and recover your wallet using trusted contacts—no seed phrase needed.
Is Elytro a smart contract wallet?
Yes. Elytro is built on Account Abstraction (ERC-4337), meaning your wallet is a smart contract on Ethereum. This enables powerful features like social recovery and more.
Why another wallet?
Elytro offers a fundamentally different model: No private key to manage; Built-in social recovery with trusted contacts; No data collection—your recovery setup is encrypted until the moment it’s used. It’s the only wallet of its kind focused on both usability and privacy.
How many L2s does Elytro support?
Elytro currently supports major Ethereum L2s like Optimism and Arbitrum. Support for Scroll, Taiko, and others is coming soon.
What is social recovery, and how does it work?
Inspired by Vitalik Buterin’s idea to “give people more choice in whom to trust,” Elytro lets you assign trusted recovery contacts. If you lose access to your wallet, they can confirm your identity and help you recover it—without ever being able to access your funds.
How do I select appropriate recovery contacts?
Select people you trust completely—close friends, family, or even another one of your wallets. They should be willing and able to help you if needed.
Is social recovery secure?
Yes. Your recovery configuration is encrypted and only activated when you initiate a recovery. A minimum number of your contacts must approve the recovery, and they never gain access to your funds or data. You can also opt-in for private mode which hides who your contacts are on-chain.
How else is my wallet protected?
Apart from Social Recovery, your wallet is secured with encryption and passcode protection on your device. You can also create a secure backup — protected by a passcode — so you can always restore your wallet if your device is lost.
If Elytro’s website is down, will I lose my wallet?
You won’t lose access. Elytro is open-source and self-custodial. You can always clone the code from GitHub and run your own interface.
How is my data stored?
Elytro does not collect or store your personal data. All wallet state, including your recovery configuration, is stored on-chain and encrypted. Your activity history are stored locally in your browser.
Is Elytro open-source?
Yes. Elytro’s code is open to the public on GitHub. This ensures transparency, community-driven improvements, and auditability.
What fees are associated with using Elytro?
Elytro is free to download and use. You’ll only pay standard network fees when sending assets—these go directly to network validators, not us.
Can I use Elytro on mobile?
Not yet, but mobile support is planned. Elytro is currently available as a Chrome extension, optimized for desktop use.
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