Getting Started

Setting Up Your Wallet

To receive cryptocurrency payments for items you sell on Crypto Barter, you need to add your wallet addresses to your account. This guide will walk you through the process of adding, managing, and using your crypto wallet addresses.

What You'll Need

Before adding wallet addresses to Crypto Barter, you'll need:

A cryptocurrency wallet: This can be a hardware wallet (like Ledger or Trezor), a software wallet (like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or Exodus), or an exchange wallet.
Your wallet addresses: The public addresses for each cryptocurrency you want to accept as payment.

For recommendations on which wallet to use, check out our Wallet Recommendations guide.

Adding Wallet Addresses

My Saved Wallet Addresses card showing Add Wallet button and list of saved wallet addresses with QR code and delete options

Your wallet addresses are managed from the "My Saved Wallet Addresses" card in your Barter Control Center.

To add a new wallet address:

Go to your Barter Control Center
Find the "My Saved Wallet Addresses" card and click to expand it
Click the "Add Wallet" button
Enter a description for this wallet (e.g., "My Bitcoin Wallet" or "Hardware Wallet BTC")
Select the cryptocurrency type from the dropdown (BTC, ETH, USDC, SOL, etc.)
Paste your wallet's public address
Click "Save" to add the wallet

Repeat this process for each cryptocurrency you want to accept as payment. You can add multiple wallets for the same cryptocurrency if needed.

Supported Cryptocurrencies

Crypto Barter supports a wide variety of cryptocurrencies. The available options are based on your coin preferences, which you can customize in your account settings. Popular options include:

Bitcoin (BTC)
Ethereum (ETH)
USD Coin (USDC)
Tether (USDT)
Solana (SOL)
Cardano (ADA)
Dogecoin (DOGE)
Litecoin (LTC)
XRP (XRP)
And many more...

Visit our Educational Center to learn more about each cryptocurrency.

Using QR Codes

Each saved wallet address can display a QR code for easy sharing during in-person meetups:

Find the wallet address in your list
Click the QR code icon next to the address
Show the QR code to the buyer on your screen
The buyer scans the code with their wallet app to send payment

QR codes make transactions faster and reduce the risk of errors when typing long wallet addresses manually.

Managing Your Wallets

You can manage your saved wallet addresses at any time:

Delete a wallet: Click the trash icon next to any wallet address to remove it from your account
Add more wallets: You can add as many wallet addresses as you need
Different descriptions: Use clear descriptions to differentiate between wallets (e.g., "Main BTC Wallet" vs "Hardware BTC")

Security Tips

Never share your private keys: Only add your public wallet addresses to Crypto Barter. Never share your private keys, seed phrases, or recovery words with anyone.
Double-check addresses: Always verify your wallet address is correct before saving. Sending crypto to the wrong address can result in permanent loss.
Use trusted wallets: Only use reputable wallet applications from official sources.
Consider hardware wallets: For storing larger amounts of cryptocurrency, hardware wallets offer enhanced security.

What's Next?

Now that your wallet is set up, you're ready to start selling:

How to List an Item - Learn how to create your first listing
Selling for Your Choice of Crypto - Understand how to price and sell items

Need Help?

If you have questions about setting up your wallet, please contact our support team. We're here to help!