Trying to figure out how to connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea?
Maybe you’re still new to the NFT space and are looking for some help on how to connect Coinbase to OpenSea?
Well, I’ve got good news for you because we’ve put together a nice little step-by-step guide to help you get started.
In this article, you’ll learn how to connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea within a matter of minutes.
Let’s dive right in.
Key Points (tl;dr)
- Make sure you’ve installed Coinbase Wallet on your device. The software is available as a Chrome extension for desktop devices and a mobile app for smartphones.
- After installing Coinbase Wallet, head over to the OpenSea website or open the OpenSea mobile app.
- Try to access the profile section by tapping on the “Profile” icon in the nanigation menu and then selecting “Coinbase Wallet” or “Enter Ethereum Address” from the list.
- If you are using the browser extension, this will automatically open Coinbase Wallet and you will be asked to connect your Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea.
- However, if you are using a smartphone, you will need to copy your Ethereum address and paste it into the OpenSea app in order to connect.
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Is Coinbase Wallet Different From Coinbase?
The primary difference is that Coinbase is a platform and exchange that provides custodial services for cryptocurrency, similar to what a bank does. Coinbase Wallet is a separate piece of software that acts as a self-custody wallet for various types of cryptocurrency (similar to MetaMask). It is developed by Coinbase.
Over the years Coinbase has become one of the most popular and successful on-ramps for new crypto users.
Coinbase’s extreme focus on user experience has made cryptocurrency tremendously accessible to a wider audience of investors.
Unfortunately, this user-friendly approach does have some negative consequences as well.
Coinbase users tend to be considerably less tech-savvy.
And because Coinbase makes it so incredibly easy to use the site, many of them have very little understanding of how cryptocurrency actually works under the hood.
That’s why it is very important that clarify the difference between Coinbase and Coinbase Wallet.
Coinbase is a platform that acts in a way that is very similar to how your classic online banking works.
You have an account with Coinbase and you can buy and sell various different cryptocurrencies.
However, you don’t actually control any of the cryptocurrency that you store on Coinbase since it is a “custodial wallet”.
That means all of your crypto is actually stored in Coinbase’s wallet and if wanted to withdraw all of your crypto, you’re dependent on Coinbase.
Coinbase Wallet, on the other hand, is a so-called “non-custodial” or “self-custody” wallet.
That means that all the assets you have in your Coinbase Wallet are in your full control and they can’t be taken away from you.
However, it also means that you are responsible for protecting those funds and if you somehow lose them, no one is going to bail you out.
That’s the price of true financial freedom, my friend.
Can I Connect My Coinbase Account to OpenSea?
No, you cannot use your regular Coinbase account to connect to OpenSea. Connecting to any type of dApp requires that you use a self-custody wallet like MetaMask, TrustWallet, or Coinbase Wallet.
If you read the previous section about the difference between Coinbase and the Coinbase Wallet, then understand the difference between custodial and non-custodial wallets.
In order to connect to OpenSea, you must have a non-custodial wallet.
So you’ll have to use a self-custody wallet such as Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, or any other MetaMask alternative.
You will also have to transfer cryptocurrency (probably Ethereum) from your main account on Coinbase to Coinbase Wallet.
By the way, you do not need to have a Coinbase account in order to use Coinbase Wallet.
Anyone can install Coinbase Wallet.
Once you’ve got that set up, you’ll be able to connect OpenSea to Coinbase Wallet by following the instructions below.
How to Connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea
Connecting Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea is a simple 3-step process. Visit the OpenSea website, access the profile section, select your wallet provider and follow the prompts on the screen. You’ll be able to connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea within just a few minutes.
It’s actually very easy to learn how to connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea.
But we totally understand that for many people the world of cryptocurrency is still very new and that’s why we’ve put together a nice step-by-step guide.
Coinbase Wallet is available both on mobile devices as well as desktops via the Chrome browser extension.
The process is more or less the same on both types of devices.
However, to make things as clear as possible, we’ve created two separate guides on how to connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea, just to make things even easier.
Desktop: Connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea with Chrome
Step 1: Go to the OpenSea Website
Navigate to the OpenSea website using the browser in which you installed the Coinbase Wallet extension.
Now identify the “Profile” and “Wallet” icons in the top right corner of the navigation bar.
Click either of these icons will open up the wallet selection page.
Step 2: Select Coinbase Wallet
Now select Coinbase Wallet from the list of wallet providers.
Obviously, you’re more than welcome to pick a different wallet, but this guide will only cover the process for Coinbase Wallet.
If you’d rather use MetaMask, check out our article on how to connect MetaMask to OpenSea.
Step 3: Connect Coinbase Wallet
Once you click the “Coinbase Wallet” button this will trigger the extension in your browser.
Simply follow the prompts on the screen and you’ll be good to go within just a few seconds.
If you now go back to OpenSea, you’ll see that your profile has been successfully created.
Bear in mind that while creating an OpenSea account is relatively simple, this doesn’t mean that it’s been initialized yet.
But that’s for another day.
Mobile: Connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea with the Mobile App
Step 1: Install the OpenSea app
Depending on whether your device is an iPhone or runs on Android, visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Search for OpenSea and install the correct app on your phone.
Step 2: Connect Ethereum Address
Once you start the OpenSea app, you’ll see 5 icons at the bottom of your screen.
Tap on the “Profile” icon to go to your profile.
You will now be prompted to connect to a cryptocurrency wallet of your choice.
Since Coinbase Wallet isn’t listed as a separate menu item, click on “Enter Ethereum Address”.
We now need to grab the address of your Coinbase Wallet, so please switch to the app now.
Step 3: Get Your Ethereum Address
At the top of the screen tap on the “Receive” button.
This will open a menu with a long list of various cryptocurrencies.
Select “Ethereum Wormhole” and on the next screen, you’ll be shown a QR code as well as the full address.
Simply tap the “Copy or share address” button and copy it.
Now you can switch back to the OpenSea app.
Step 4: Enter in OpenSea App
Now just paste your Ethereum address in the text field and tap “Confirm”.
Don’t worry, this is not dangerous at all, since your address is public anyway.
If you now return to your profile on the app, you’ll notice that your profile has been successfully created.
That’s it!
Conclusion
By now everyone must have realized that NFTs are not going away and instead they’ve attracted a whole new wave of people to crypto.
As more and more people that are less tech-savvy get into the space, it is paramount that we help them on board and make things as easy as possible.
Connecting your first crypto wallet to OpenSea might feel a bit scary to a lot of them, but it’s really not that complicated.
In a matter of minutes, anyone can set up a new wallet and learn how to connect Coinbase Wallet to OpenSea.
Here at Tokenized, we want to help you learn as much as possible about the coming NFT revolution. We help you navigate this fascinating new world of non-fungible tokens and show you how you can integrate tokenization into your own business.
