What is Rabby Wallet?
Rabby Wallet is a non-custodial browser extension wallet built with DeFi users in mind. It aims to reduce common risks that decentralized finance users face by offering transparent transaction previews, gas and token approvals management, and a clean multi-account experience. The wallet is geared toward frequent DeFi interactions where visibility and fine-grained controls matter.
Key Features
- Transaction Preview: Shows a clear, decoded view of contract calls and token approvals before you sign.
- Approval Management: Centralized view to revoke or limit token approvals you’ve granted to smart contracts.
- Multi-Account Support: Create and manage multiple accounts, including hardware wallet connections.
- Built for DeFi: Specialized UX for swaps, farming, staking and bridging flows with improved safety checks.
- Custom Gas Controls: Advanced gas options and recommended values to avoid stuck transactions or overspending.
Security Model
Rabby is non-custodial: private keys are stored locally in the browser extension and never leave your device. It focuses on minimizing user errors by making complex contract interactions readable and flagging suspicious actions. Typical security best practices apply: protect your seed phrase, use hardware wallets when possible, and keep the extension updated.
Getting Started
Installing Rabby involves adding the extension to your browser, creating or importing a seed phrase, and optionally connecting a hardware wallet. Once installed you can create multiple accounts, label them, and configure network preferences. The onboarding emphasizes writing down the recovery phrase and setting a strong password for the extension.
- Store your recovery phrase offline on durable media.
- Connect a hardware wallet for high-value accounts.
- Review transaction previews carefully before confirming.
Advanced Usage
Power users appreciate Rabby for batched transactions, integrated swap aggregators, and its approval manager that helps limit exposure to smart contracts. The wallet also supports customized RPCs and lower-level transaction crafting for developers or advanced traders.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
If Rabby fails to load or transactions are not broadcasting, try these basic steps: refresh the browser, ensure the extension is enabled, and verify your RPC/network settings. For signing issues, check that the account selected matches the intended address and that gas settings are appropriate. When importing accounts, confirm the seed phrase is complete and correct.
Privacy & Data
Rabby prioritizes minimal telemetry—most data stays on your device. However, connecting to public RPCs exposes on-chain activity to those providers; consider using privacy-focused RPCs or your own node if anonymity is essential.
Who Should Use Rabby?
Rabby is best for DeFi traders, yield farmers, and anyone who wants stronger visibility into smart contract interactions. Beginners can still use it, but the wallet’s strengths are most evident for users who perform many contract calls and want granular control over approvals and gas.
FAQs
- How do I back up my Rabby Wallet?
- Write down the recovery seed provided during setup and store it offline. The seed is the only reliable backup to restore accounts.
- Can I connect a hardware wallet?
- Yes. Rabby supports hardware wallets for signing high-value transactions while keeping keys offline.
- How do I revoke token approvals?
- Use the Approval Manager inside Rabby to view and revoke or limit allowances granted to smart contracts.
- Why is a transaction failing?
- Common causes include insufficient gas, incorrect network selection, or slippage limits. Check the decoded transaction and adjust parameters.
- Is Rabby open source?
- Rabby's codebase and audit information may be available publicly; always review official repositories and audit reports if security is critical to you.