UniSat Wallet: keys, security, fees and reviews
In short
- Key control
- Non-custodial: UniSat does not have access to the key that controls the funds in the wallet.
- Fees
- Wallet: Users pay blockchain network fees; specific UniSat services may add their own service charges.
- Risks and caveats
- Losing the seed phrase or private key means losing the assets permanently.
- Checked
- 31 October 2026
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Key facts
- Official site
- unisat.io
Key facts checked on 31 October 2026 against official sources.
What is UniSat Wallet
UniSat Wallet is a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet focused on Ordinals, BRC-20, Runes and Alkanes, offered as a browser extension and mobile app. It is run by UniPro Technology Limited, which also operates the UniSat explorer, inscription and marketplace services.
Who holds the keys
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Key control | Non-custodial: UniSat does not have access to the key that controls the funds in the wallet. |
| Wallet encryption | Private keys are encrypted locally with the user's password. |
| Seed phrase | Users back up a 12- or 24-word seed phrase or the private key; losing it means losing access for good. |
Features and supported networks
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Browser extension (Chrome) and mobile apps for iOS and Android; an Android APK is also offered on the website. |
| Supported networks | Bitcoin and Fractal Bitcoin; BTC, Ordinals, BRC-20, Runes and Alkanes; Native SegWit, Taproot, Nested SegWit and Legacy addresses. |
| Swaps | Linked UniSat services for inscribing, trading (UniHexa marketplace) and UTXO management. |
Security and audits
- Open source: the current monorepo unisat-wallet/wallet is under the MIT licence; the older unisat-wallet/extension repo is deprecated.
- No published third-party security audit is linked from the official site or docs.
- The terms warn that third parties may impersonate official accounts and spread phishing links to obtain private keys.
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Wallet | Users pay blockchain network fees; specific UniSat services may add their own service charges. |
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 22 February 2023 | First public GitHub release of the UniSat browser extension, v1.0.1. |
| 13 October 2025 | Last release (v1.7.5) from the original extension repository before the move to a monorepo. |
| 1 June 2026 | Android app release v1.7.16 published from the new monorepo. |
| 6 August 2026 | Latest extension release, v1.7.19. |
Risks and caveats
- Losing the seed phrase or private key means losing the assets permanently.
- Users in jurisdictions on UniSat's restricted list or on sanctions lists may not use the services.
- No published independent security audit.
About the developer
- Legal entity
- UniPro Technology Limited, owner of unisat.io.
- Licence / registration
- Terms governed by Hong Kong law, with arbitration at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre.
Official links
- Website: unisat.io
- Docs: docs.unisat.io
- Source code: github.com/unisat-wallet/wallet
- Support: discord.gg/unisat
Questions and answers
Is UniSat Wallet self-custodial?
Yes. UniSat has no access to the wallet keys; private keys are encrypted locally with the user's password.
Is UniSat Wallet open source?
Yes. The wallet monorepo on GitHub is MIT-licensed. No independent security audit is published.
Which assets does UniSat support?
Bitcoin and Fractal Bitcoin, including Ordinals, BRC-20, Runes and Alkanes, across all common Bitcoin address types.
Who makes UniSat Wallet?
UniPro Technology Limited, the owner of unisat.io; its terms are governed by Hong Kong law.
Sources
- UniSat — Home
- UniSat Docs — UniSat Wallet
- UniSat Docs — Recovery and key concepts
- UniSat Docs — Extension wallet FAQ
- UniSat — Terms of use
- GitHub — unisat-wallet/wallet
- GitHub — unisat-wallet/extension (deprecated)
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