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# Connect Wallet

Connecting your wallet is how Piny recognizes you and lets you mint markers.

## Why you need a wallet

* Your markers are NFTs that live in **your** wallet.
* Piny never holds your private keys and cannot move your assets.
* You stay in control: you approve every mint, every listing, every purchase.

## What you need

* A crypto wallet such as [MetaMask](https://metamask.io/download) or any **WalletConnect** compatible wallet.
* A small amount of native gas token on the network you choose (e.g., BNB, POL, ETH, AVAX).

## How to connect

* Click **Connect Wallet** in the app.
* Choose MetaMask or WalletConnect.
* Approve the connection in your wallet popup.

## Staying safe

* Always double‑check the website URL before connecting.
* Never share your seed phrase with anyone — Piny will never ask for it.
* If something in your wallet popup doesn’t look right, cancel and check again.

Once your wallet is connected, you’re ready to create your own markers or join events.