What is a Wallet?
A wallet is a container that groups related assets together. Think of wallets as folders that help you organize your crypto activities by:- Purpose - Personal vs. Business
- Entity - Different companies or clients
- Strategy - Trading, Savings, DeFi activities
- Time period - Tax years or accounting periods
Creating a Wallet
Configure your wallet
Fill in the wallet details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | A descriptive name for your wallet |
| Network | Select TRON or Ethereum |
| Assets | Enter one or more asset addresses |
Add assets
Enter asset addresses one per line or paste multiple addresses at once.
- TRON
- Ethereum
Chainbook validates addresses before allowing you to save.
Managing Wallets
Viewing Wallet Details
Click on any wallet card to view:- List of assets in the wallet
- Sync status for each asset
- Total transaction count
- Last sync timestamp
Editing a Wallet
To edit an existing wallet:- Click on the wallet to open it
- Click the Edit button (pencil icon)
- Modify the wallet name or manage assets
- Click Save Changes
You can add or remove assets from a wallet at any time. Removing an asset also removes its transaction history from the wallet.
Adding Assets to a Wallet
Removing Assets
To remove an asset:- Open the wallet
- Find the asset you want to remove
- Click the Remove button (trash icon)
- Confirm the deletion
Deleting a Wallet
To delete an entire wallet:- Open the wallet settings
- Scroll to the bottom
- Click Delete Wallet
- Type the wallet name to confirm
- Click Delete
Asset Sync Status
Each asset shows its sync status:| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Synced | Asset is fully synced and up to date |
| Syncing | Initial sync or update in progress |
| Error | Sync failed, will retry automatically |
| Paused | Syncing temporarily paused |
Sync Progress
During initial sync, you’ll see:- Progress percentage
- Number of transactions imported
- Estimated completion time
Wallet Organization Tips
Use Clear Naming
Choose descriptive names that help you quickly identify each wallet: Good names:- “Personal Savings - TRON”
- “Acme Corp Treasury”
- “2024 Trading Account”
- “Wallet 1”
- “Test”
- “Asset”
Separate by Purpose
Create different wallets for different purposes:| Wallet | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Personal Holdings | Long-term personal investments |
| Trading Account | Active trading and DeFi |
| Business Treasury | Company funds and operations |
| Client - Acme Corp | Managing client assets |
Consider Tax Reporting
If you need to separate transactions for tax purposes:- Create wallets by tax year
- Use separate wallets for personal vs. business
- Keep trading and investment accounts separate
Limits
Wallet and asset limits depend on your subscription plan.
| Plan | Wallets | Assets per Wallet | Total Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Pro | 10 | 10 | 50 |
| Team | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |