The Sequence Wallets
Sequence: The Smart Wallet Explained (Universal & Embedded)
Your wallet is the key to accessing the world of Web3, where you own your digital assets and data. The Sequence Wallet is a modern, non-custodial wallet built on a technology called a Smart Contract Wallet (or simply "Smart Wallet").
This guide breaks down what that means for you and the two ways you can use Sequence.
1. What is a Smart Wallet?
To understand Sequence, you first need to know how it differs from a traditional wallet (like one that uses a 12-word recovery phrase, or "seed phrase").
Feature | Traditional Wallet (e.g., MetaMask, Trust Wallet) | Sequence Smart Wallet |
Foundation | Relies on a single, secret private key. | Relies on a piece of code (a smart contract) deployed on the blockchain. |
Security/Recovery | If you lose the seed phrase, your assets are gone forever. | Allows for social or timed recovery options, making it much safer against loss. |
Transaction Experience | Must pay gas fees in the chain's native currency (e.g., ETH, MATIC). | Enables Gas Sponsorship (platform pays the fee) and Batched Transactions (combining multiple steps into one), creating a smoother experience. |
Custody | Non-Custodial: You hold the keys. | Non-Custodial: You own the Smart Contract; Sequence never has access to your private key or your funds. |
The bottom line: A Smart Wallet replaces the single, fragile seed phrase with programmable code, allowing for powerful features that make Web3 safer and easier to use.
2. The Two Types of Sequence Wallets
Sequence offers the same core Smart Wallet technology in two different forms, designed for different use cases.
A. The Embedded Wallet 🎮 (The In-App Experience)
This wallet is designed for maximum convenience and zero friction within a single application (like a game or a specific marketplace).
- Setup: It is invisible and is created instantly when you log in to the application using your social media account (Google, Discord, etc.) or email.
- Location: It lives inside the app. You never have to download a separate extension or switch tabs.
- Best Used For: In-app transactions, like buying a new item, opening a pack, or making a trade without leaving the game screen.
- Important Note: The assets you hold here are typically limited to the tokens and items the specific application supports.
B. The Universal Wallet 🌐 (The Standalone Hub)
This is the standalone product designed to be your primary, comprehensive control panel for the entire Web3 world.
- Setup: You download a dedicated app or access the web portal and set up a secure, primary Recovery Method (like a Passkey or a Recovery Phrase).
- Location: It is a separate app/extension you can use to connect to any external Web3 site (dApp).
- Best Used For: Managing your entire crypto portfolio across multiple chains, using WalletConnect to connect to external sites, and interacting with DeFi protocols.
- Advantage: Offers full control, supports a wide range of assets, and is built for maximum interoperability across the Web3 ecosystem.
3. Are the Two Wallets the Same?
No. They are separate accounts with separate blockchain addresses.
- You can have both accounts, and many users do: they use the Embedded Wallet for easy, everyday transactions within an app, and the Universal Wallet to manage their main portfolio and connect to third-party sites.
- To move assets between your Embedded Wallet and your Universal Wallet, you must perform a standard transfer transaction from one wallet address to the other.
Updated on: 16/10/2025
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