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Mobile wallets provide the easiest way for users to access and use Mento stables directly from their smartphones. Two primary options are available: Valora and MiniPay, both offering unique features for different user needs.

Valora Wallet

Valora is a mobile-first crypto wallet that makes saving, sending and spending crypto as easy as sending a text. Available on both iOS and Android, Valora provides comprehensive support for all Mento stables.

Key Features

  • Full Mento stable support: Hold cUSD, cEUR, and cREAL in your Valora wallet

  • Simple swaps: Convert between CELO and Mento stables directly in-app

  • Phone number sending: Send to contacts using just their phone number

  • DeFi integration: Access Celo DeFi protocols directly from the wallet

Getting Started with Valora

  1. Download Valora from App Store or Google Play

  2. Create or import a wallet

  3. Fund your wallet with CELO via:

    • Bank transfer (through partners)

    • Crypto transfer from another wallet

    • On-ramp providers like Ramp

  4. Swap CELO to cUSD, cEUR, cREAL and others using the in-app exchange

Learn more at valora.xyz

MiniPay Wallet

MiniPay is a self-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain and integrated into the Opera Mini browser. Originally launched in Africa where it has over 3 million users, MiniPay is now available globally as a standalone app.

Key Features

  • Phone number based: Sending with MiniPay is like sending a text, done in 5 seconds. All you need is a phone number.

  • Pockets feature (Powered by Mento): One-click swaps between three stablecoins with drag-and-drop interface

Getting Started with MiniPay

  1. Download MiniPay from App Store or Google Play

  2. Create account with Google sign-in

  3. Verify phone number

  4. Add funds using available methods

Learn more at minipay.to

Security Considerations

Both wallets are self-custodial, meaning:

  • You control your private keys

  • No third party can access your funds

  • Backup mechanisms protect against device loss

  • Biometric authentication for transactions

Best Practices

  1. Always verify recipient numbers before sending

  2. Keep your recovery method secure (seed phrase for Valora, Google account for MiniPay)

  3. Start with small amounts when testing new features

  4. Enable biometric security for transaction approval

  5. Regular backups of your wallet credentials

Next Steps

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