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SubWallet Extension supports over 200 blockchain networks, letting you manage assets across multiple ecosystems without switching wallets. From Polkadot parachains to Ethereum Layer 2s, everything is accessible in one place.

Supported Networks

SubWallet provides comprehensive support for major blockchain ecosystems and their networks.

Substrate Chains

Full support for Polkadot, Kusama, and their parachains:
  • Relay Chains: Polkadot, Kusama, Westend
  • Parachains: Acala, Moonbeam, Astar, Parallel, Bifrost, HydraDX, and many more
  • Solo Chains: Substrate-based chains not connected to a relay chain
SubWallet connects to Substrate chains using native RPC endpoints, providing direct access to chain features and data.

EVM-Compatible Chains

Connect to Ethereum and EVM networks:
  • Ethereum Mainnet and Testnets
  • Layer 2 Solutions: Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon
  • EVM Parachains: Moonbeam, Moonriver, Astar EVM
  • Other EVM Chains: BSC, Avalanche, Fantom, and more
All standard Ethereum features are supported, including smart contract interactions and ERC-20/ERC-721 tokens.

Additional Ecosystems

TON Network

Native support for The Open Network (TON), including TON coin transfers and token management.

Cardano

Connect to Cardano networks with support for ADA transfers and native assets.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin mainnet and testnet support for BTC transactions.

Managing Networks

Enabling and Disabling Networks

Control which networks appear in your wallet:
1

Open network settings

Access the network management interface from the main menu.
2

Browse or search networks

Find networks by name, or browse by ecosystem (Polkadot, Kusama, Ethereum).
3

Toggle networks

Enable the networks you want to use. Disabled networks won’t appear in your token list or transaction options.
Disable networks you don’t use to keep your interface clean and focused. You can always re-enable them later.

Custom Networks

Add networks that aren’t in SubWallet’s default list:
  1. For EVM Chains: Provide the chain ID, RPC URL, currency symbol, and block explorer URL
  2. For Substrate Chains: Enter the chain name, RPC endpoint, and optionally the token decimals and symbol
Custom networks appear alongside built-in networks in all features.

Network Endpoints

SubWallet connects to each network through RPC endpoints:
  • Default Endpoints: Pre-configured, tested endpoints for each network
  • Custom Endpoints: Add your own RPC endpoints for better performance or privacy
  • Endpoint Selection: Switch between multiple endpoints if the current one is slow or down
Endpoint health is monitored automatically. If an endpoint becomes unavailable, SubWallet attempts to reconnect or you can manually switch to an alternative.

Chain Features

Automatic Chain Detection

When you create or import accounts, SubWallet automatically detects compatible networks:
  • Substrate Accounts: Work with all Polkadot and Kusama ecosystem chains
  • Ethereum Accounts: Compatible with all EVM networks
  • Specialized Accounts: TON, Cardano, and Bitcoin accounts for their respective networks

Chain-Specific Metadata

SubWallet maintains accurate metadata for each network:
  • Native token symbol and decimals
  • Block explorers for transaction viewing
  • Chain logos and branding
  • Network type and capabilities

Network Status Monitoring

Stay informed about network connectivity:

Connected

Network is online and ready for transactions

Connecting

Establishing connection to network endpoint

Disconnected

Network is unavailable or endpoint is down

Multi-Chain Account Management

Unified Account View

With unified accounts, your single seed phrase creates addresses for multiple networks:
  • View all network balances in one account
  • Switch networks without changing accounts
  • Manage assets across ecosystems seamlessly

Network-Specific Addresses

Each network may use different address formats:
  • Substrate: SS58 format (starts with different characters based on the chain)
  • Ethereum: Hex format (starts with 0x)
  • Bitcoin: Base58 or Bech32 format
  • TON: Base64 format
SubWallet handles address formatting automatically for each network.

Cross-Chain Features

Asset Discovery

SubWallet automatically discovers your assets across all enabled networks:
  • Native tokens on each chain
  • Custom tokens and smart contract tokens
  • NFTs on supported networks
No manual configuration needed - just enable a network and your assets appear.

Network Switching

Quickly switch between networks when:
  • Sending tokens or NFTs
  • Connecting to dApps
  • Viewing transaction history
  • Managing staking positions
The current network is always clearly indicated in the interface.

Multi-Chain Transactions

Perform actions across different networks:
  • Transfer tokens from one network to another (cross-chain transfers)
  • Swap tokens across chains
  • Stake on multiple networks simultaneously

Network Organization

Grouping by Ecosystem

Networks are organized by their ecosystem:
  • Polkadot Ecosystem: Polkadot relay chain and parachains
  • Kusama Ecosystem: Kusama relay chain and parachains
  • Ethereum Ecosystem: Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains
  • Independent Chains: Standalone networks not part of a larger ecosystem
This organization makes it easy to find the network you need.

Test Networks

Access testnets for development and testing:
  • Westend (Polkadot testnet)
  • Rococo (Parachain testnet)
  • Ethereum Sepolia and Goerli
  • Other network-specific testnets
Testnet tokens have no real value and are used for testing purposes only.

Performance Optimization

Selective Network Loading

SubWallet only loads data for enabled networks, which:
  • Reduces memory usage
  • Speeds up wallet startup
  • Improves overall performance

Connection Management

Network connections are intelligently managed:
  • Active networks maintain persistent connections
  • Inactive networks disconnect to save resources
  • Automatic reconnection when networks become active
For the best performance, only enable networks you actively use. You can always enable additional networks when needed.

Best Practices

Keep your enabled networks list focused on chains you actively use. This reduces clutter and improves performance.
Always double-check which network you’re using before sending assets. Sending to the wrong network can result in lost funds.
If privacy is important, consider running your own RPC endpoint or using a trusted private endpoint.
Periodically check for new endpoints if you experience slow connections. Network operators often add new infrastructure.
When working with new networks or dApps, test with small amounts first to ensure everything works as expected.

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