Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with AntShares.
In my search for more information regarding the Antshares wallet, I found information to be very fragmented so I took upon the task to put all my findings here below.
My guide is focused on the PC version of the wallet as this is the one I will be using.
I will be adding information as I go along. If any of the stuff I wrote down is not correct, please let me know and I will edit this post! :-)
Please note that the wallet is under development, documentation is currently limited.
The official documentation can be found here
1. Why should I use the wallet?
2. What platforms are currently available?
3. Where can you get the wallet?
4. Getting started
5. Creating your wallet
6. Backing up your wallet (paper wallet)
7. Restoring wallet from paper wallet
8. Transferring funds to your wallet
9. Claiming your AntCoins
1. Why should I use the wallet?
There are many reasons, for me the two most important ones are:
- Never let your assets/currency on exchanges (think Mt. Gox for example)
- Generate AntCoins (You wont receive AntCoins for your AntShares if your AntShares are on an exchange)
2. What platforms are currently available?
- Windows
- Android
- Web
3. Where can you get the wallet?
https://www.antshares.org/Download
4. Getting started
After downloading the pc wallet, run the executable "AntSharesUI.exe"
Af the bottom left the you will see the progress of the synchronisation.
In order to see your transactions, your wallet needs to be completely synced.
(both numbers need to be equal, bottom left of your wallet)
5. Creating your wallet
- Click "Wallet" -> click "New wallet database"
- In the new screen, choose a name and location for your wallet file and add a password -> Click "Confirm"
You just created your wallet database (a *.db3 file).
The wallet database holds 1 or more addresses to store funds.
In the main screen of the application under the tab "Account" you should now see an address. This is the address to where you can send your funds.
You can create multiple addresses, in order to add an address to your wallet:
- In the application mainscreen, under the tab Account, right click anywhere -> click "Create new Add."
6. Backing up your wallet (paper wallet)
You could simply create multiple copies of your *.db3 file but I would not recommend this.
I recommend to create a paper wallet.
Keep in mind that you can create multiple addresses in the PC wallet.
If your funds are spread out over several adresses, you need to repeat the steps below for each address you want to back up.
- Right click the address and click "View Private Key"
- Write down your Address, Public Key, Private Key (in HEX and WIF)
Note: copy paste and print on paper to avoid making mistakes.
You now have a Paper Wallet for your Ants!
7. Restoring wallet from paper wallet
Let's say your PC crashed, or you forgot the password to your *.db3 file.
Go to the main application and create a new wallet. (see step 4)
- In the application mainscreen, under the tab Account, right click anywhere -> click "Import" -> click "Import from WIF"
Grab your paper wallet you created in step 5 and enter the WIF version of your private key.
click "OK"
Your address should show up in your new wallet and you will have regained access to your funds.
8. Transferring funds to your wallet
This is basic, just know that the fee is 1 AntShare.
9. Claiming your AntCoins
Once you have funds in your wallet you are ready to claim your AntCoins.
click on "Advanced" -> click on "AntCoin Claim"
You will see "available" and "unavailable" amount of Antcoins.
The button "Claim all" will be greyed out.
In order to get your "Unavailable" amount to "Available" you need to transfer your AntShares to your own address.
Go to the tab "Account", right click your AntShares address holding funds.
click "copy to clipboard".
Now click "Transaction" on the top of your window -> click "Transfer"
Click the "+ sign" to add a recipient.
Select asset: AntShares
Pay to: paste your address holding your funds
Amount: enter the number of AntShares you are currently holding in that address.
Click "OK"
Note: you can just send 1 AntShare your first time, if you just wanna test it out.
Once the transaction is confirmed (see "Transaction History" tab) go to "Advanced" click "Antcoin Claim".
You will now be able to claim your available AntCoins and they will show up in your wallet.
Hope it helps other Ant-fans, like myself.
Thank you. Syncing my wallet now! YEAH BABY!!! I wish I kept my ANS that I bought at 250k. Buying back in the 400k neighborhood now. Ugh.
Question: (and I am sure it will be obvious when I get my wallet synced)
In step 9:
In order to get your "Unavailable" amount to "Available" you need to transfer your AntShares to your own address.
Do you mean AntCoins? I am not sure I am reading this right...
Thanks!!!
#payitforward
Also for anyone who doesnt keep their Antshares core wallet open at all times, when you use the wallet again you will need to wait until the wallet is fully synced and then click on wallet>Open wallet database and enter your *db3 password to see your wallet address and current holdings. As a side note to claim any antcoins you have amassed in the meantime repeat step 9 from OP's post.
Thanks for this man. I'm guessing it takes awhile to sync?
Hey man, I've got a web wallet, how do I restore this to the pc wallet?
thanks for the info
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mine is only 144939/1096940 complete after about 15 hours
Awesome, thanks for putting this together, ive been looking for a way to get my antshares off the exchange.
Thanks for the write-up. What kind of dividends does this pay? If I have 1 BTC worth of Antshares, how much BTC will I earn in AntCoins? (or what are AntCoins used for?)
Will this wallet work with NEO as wel? The new ANTSHARES? Great article!
NEO is ANS, just been rebranded. I imagine it'll update the client soon.
Did you post this on Reddit too? Same exact article over there...followed and bumped though, love NEO
Hi,
I have synchronized my wallet. However, I do not want to go trough that procedure again, because it takes a lot of time.
As soon I closed the PC wallet all the synchronization had to be done again. Isn't it?
Or is it because I restored my wallet, instead of just opening my wallet?
Plz need some help
When you restart your wallet after having previously closed it, it will need to resync with any new blocks that have been processed since you last used it. In the bottom left where it says height if the numbers preceding the / isnt 0 then you do not have to fully sync the wallet only resync with the latest block updates.
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WHY IS IT THAT NONE OF THESE GUIDES EVER EVER TELL YOU HOW TO SEND FROM THE WALLET? Not one single person who makes a guide ever thinks of it. It's just that monkey see monkey do mentality. I mean sending from a wallet isn't a basic thing? then why isnt it in your basic guide? EVER
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