# Official Wallet Test

**URL:** <https://forum.xx.network/t/official-wallet-test/7334>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [January 15, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/official-wallet-test/7334 "2026-01-15T19:47:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![nobody](https://forum.xx.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@nobody](https://forum.xx.network/u/nobody)\
**Post date:** [January 15, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/official-wallet-test/7334/1 "2026-01-15T19:47:03Z")

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After seeing the 2025 updates, I decided to give the official wallet a try.

The whole point was to see whether it’s possible to interact with the blockchain without any documentation.  
I created a wallet using Sleeve, then imported it (via JSON file) into the official wallet.  
Let’s be honest: I still find it very complicated for basically two things:

- Browser extension management  
Installing the extension → creating a 12-word seed → importing the JSON… it feels unnecessarily cumbersome.
- Information overload & too many tabs  
There are so many elements and tabs that in the end you don’t really understand what you’re supposed to do or where to start.

Also, I tried to access/recover my wallet using the mnemonic phrase (still in the official wallet). I couldn’t find how to do it, and I’m not even sure it’s possible.

Conclusion:  
Without a UX improvement, the official wallet should be positioned and marketed as a tool for validators, advanced users, and developers — and not as a general-purpose wallet for everyone. This should be clearly stated.  
Whether mnemonic recovery is possible or not, it should at least be more obvious (clearly indicated in the UI)

PS: When I use official wallets from other blockchains, I usually don’t experience this level of difficulty.

People just want something clean, simple and intuitive: click and go

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**Author:** ![Keith](https://forum.xx.network/user_avatar/forum.xx.network/keith/32/159_2.png) [@Keith](https://forum.xx.network/u/Keith)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/official-wallet-test/7334/2 "2026-01-16T22:28:58Z")

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> [@nobody](#):
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> The whole point was to see whether it’s possible to interact with the blockchain without any documentation.  
> …  
> Conclusion:  
> Without a UX improvement, the official wallet should be positioned and marketed as a tool for validators, advanced users, and developers — and not as a general-purpose wallet for everyone. This should be clearly stated.

It literally is stated, but it is stated in the documentation.

> **[Introduction | xx Network Docs](https://learn.xx.network/tools/webWallet/)**
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> The xx network Web Wallet is the official, web-based wallet app to create quantum-ready wallets, stake xx coins, and vote on network issues. This is the most complex and complete wallet to interact with xx network blockchain accounts.

… and thank you for your feedback.

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**Author:** ![Keith](https://forum.xx.network/user_avatar/forum.xx.network/keith/32/159_2.png) [@Keith](https://forum.xx.network/u/Keith)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/official-wallet-test/7334/3 "2026-01-16T23:24:41Z")

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> [@nobody](#):
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> Whether mnemonic recovery is possible or not, it should at least be more obvious (clearly indicated in the UI)

 ![image](https://forum.xx.network/uploads/default/original/2X/9/90a20ef23c1d15f5a4da6e636f8f419c02c9212b.png)

The non quantum secure wallet mnemonic phrase (standard wallet mnemonic) is recoverable from the quantum secure wallet mnemonic via the command-line wallet generation tool.

See [Releases · xxfoundation/sleeve · GitHub](https://github.com/xxfoundation/sleeve/releases)

This could definitely use a docs page! Thanks for pointing it out.

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**Author:** ![nobody](https://forum.xx.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@nobody](https://forum.xx.network/u/nobody)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/official-wallet-test/7334/4 "2026-01-17T03:31:19Z")

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Hi Keith,  
There seems to have been a misunderstanding.  
The whole point of my test was to simulate the behavior of an average user — someone who bails out the second things get too complicated.  
Explanation:  
I created a Sleeve (mnemonic without JSON) here:

> **[Sleeve Generator](https://sleeve.xx.network/)**
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> xx network web app to generate an xx quantum-ready wallet

Then I tried to connect to the official wallet using that mnemonic here:

> **[xx network portal](https://wallet.xx.network/#/explorer)**

Issue: I couldn’t find any way to enter the mnemonic to open the wallet.  
What I’m trying to say is that this wallet is a real gas factory (overly complex).  
In practice, an average user needs 2 or 3 buttons max when they first arrive.

Here’s what I suggest:  
When a user lands on

> **[xx network portal](https://wallet.xx.network/#/explorer)**

They should see only 3 options (and nothing else):  
Connect via JSON  
Connect via Mnemonic  
Go to [https://sleeve.xx.network/](https://sleeve.xx.network/) to create one  
All the Network, Governance, Developers, Settings… sections are not relevant until the wallet is actually connected.

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Another point:

Why does the official wallet ( [xx network portal](https://wallet.xx.network/#/explorer) ) offer to create a Sleeve wallet when [https://sleeve.xx.network/](https://sleeve.xx.network/) is supposed to be the official way?  
In my opinion, you should remove one of the two to avoid confusion.  
Ask someone close to you who is not at all into tech/IT to create and open a wallet… you’ll understand immediately.  
You really need to guide the user as much as possible and strip the interface down to the bare minimum.

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That being said, there is another option:

- Keep the current interface as-is, but clearly state that it’s meant for advanced users / validators / developers
- Completely revamp Simple Staking to turn it into the default mainstream wallet with only governance, staking (directed or not), send/receive xx, etc.

Your work is really valuable Keith, I’m definitely not trying to criticize just to annoy you. 😊

Thanks for listening!

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**Author:** ![nobody](https://forum.xx.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@nobody](https://forum.xx.network/u/nobody)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/official-wallet-test/7334/5 "2026-01-17T03:37:37Z")

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And…

I’m not sure if this is already the case right now (I haven’t tested it yet), but it will be good if Simple Staking is optimized for smartphones too.

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**Author:** ![nobody](https://forum.xx.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/94ad74/32.png) [@nobody](https://forum.xx.network/u/nobody)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2026, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.xx.network/t/official-wallet-test/7334/6 "2026-08-25T11:01:53Z")

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Quick update  
I was quite critical of the official web wallet earlier this year.  
The new mobile wallet (mobile.xx.network) is a clear step forward — much simpler and more intuitive.  
Well done to the team.
