Create a SGB Wallet

To get started using CanaryXSwap, the first thing you'll need is to do is to set up a wallet that supports Songbird Smart Chain (SGB). Wallets are available both for desktop computers and smartphones.

When you're setting up a wallet, be sure to:

• ✅ Download and install only the latest version from an official source.

• ✅ Follow the setup guide carefully.

• ✅ Safely back up your recovery phrases.

• ❌ NEVER share your recovery phrases with anyone, under any circumstances.

• ❌ NEVER input your recovery phrase to a website or app, other than your wallet app.

Smartphone/Mobile or Desktop wallet?

Mobile device wallets and desktop-based wallets have different strengths and weaknesses. Consider which fits your needs better to help decide which type of wallet to use.

	Mobile	Desktop
Use anywhere	✅	➖
Easy to use	✅	➖
More secure	➖	✅
Accessibility friendly	➖	✅
Damage/loss/theft resistant	➖	✅
Power/connection outage resistant	✅	➖

Smartphone/Mobile wallets

Smartphone/Mobile wallets allow you to access your crypto almost anywhere. Wallets are available on both Android and iOS devices.

Which mobile wallet should I choose?

MetaMask

MetaMask is a very popular browser-based wallet plugin that supports ERC20 (Ethereum network) and ERC20 (Songbird Chain networks).

​Pros:

• Open source for auditability

• WEB3 capable on Flare Songbird Explorer

• A strong history of security and reliability

• A large amount of how-to guides and resources online

• Many tools and custom settings

• Supports a very large number of languages

• Is also available a browser plugin for desktop devices

Cons:

• Longer setup time than other options

• Additional steps needed to use with SGB Smart Chain and CanarySwap

• Extra information and settings may confuse beginners

Download MetaMask (Automatically detects device) MetaMask Setup Guide

Bifrost

Bifrost is a cryptocurrency management app that natively supports many cryptocurrency networks. It also has a desktop application available.

​Pros:

• Allows users to easily switch between many crypto networks

• Supports many networks by default

• A less cramped user experience than browser plugin wallets

• Natively supports many Songbird tokens by Default

Click Here to start setting up your Bifrost App

This comparison table gives an overview of the most popular mobile wallets used with CanaryXSwap.

	Bifrost	MetaMask
SGB Smart Chain support	✅	⚠️
Built-in Dapp browser	✅	➖
Hardware wallet compatible	➖	✅
Open source (auditability)	✅	✅
Interact with Flare Songbird Explorer (for advanced users!)	✅	✅

⚠️ Requires some setup

NEVER, in any situation, should you ever give someone your private key or recovery phrase ("seed phrase"). This will give someone complete access to your crypto!

The genuine CanaryX and CanaryXSwap site and staff will never ask you to input your seed phrase.