Gem Wallet
Your crypto. Your keys. One wallet.
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Gem Wallet puts the crypto world in your pocket—without taking control out of your hands. This open-source, self-custodial, multi-chain wallet for iOS and Android lets you send, receive, swap, and stake crypto, connect to dApps with WalletConnect, access fiat ramps, set alerts, and follow the markets.
Powered by a shared Rust core, Gem Wallet brings essential crypto tools together in one smooth mobile experience—with self-custody always at the center.
Source code: github.com/gemwalletcom/wallet
Your keys, your crypto, your wallet—and no bank manager named Gary asking questions. 💎
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Comments
3I like the interface. Fast and supports a lot of coins. Works on all my devices and it is open-source. Best wallet ever.
Looks great! How much of the wallet is shared between iOS and Android, and what made you choose Rust for the core?
Hey everyone 👋 We built Gem Wallet to make self-custody simple. It’s open source, multi-chain, and available on iOS and Android. Give it a try—we’d love your feedback! 💎