Creating an account
Create a new Symbol account to start sending and receiving transactions.
Sending mosaics and messages between two accounts
Define, sign, and announce a transfer transaction.
Creating a mosaic
Tokenize an asset using mosaics.
Registering a namespace
Create a unique name to identify your assets.
Creating a subnamespace
Once you have a registered root namespace, you can create up to 3 levels of subnamespaces to organize your assets.
Modifying the mosaic supply
If a mosaic was created with the “Supply Mutable” property, you can make more tokens or reduce the total supply.
Linking a namespace to a mosaic
Alias an mosaic with a namespace so that others can reference it in a more friendly way when issuing transactions.
Linking a namespace to an address
Alias an address with a namespace so that others can reference the account in a more friendly way when issuing transactions.
Extending a namespace registration period
This guide shows you how to extend the rental period of a namespace.
Retrieving your XYM from a pre-launch opt-in
This guide explains how to access the XYM (Symbol’s native currency) you were awarded if you enrolled in the opt-in process BEFORE Symbol launched (March 12, 2021).
Retrieving your XYM from a post-launch opt-in
This guide explains how to enroll in the opt-in process once Symbol has launched (this is, after March 12, 2021).
Common Hacks and Scams
It should come as no surprise that cryptocurrency users are targeted by a wide variety of scammers, hackers, and thieves. While some attempts may come in familiar forms such as impersonation or misinformation, the digital nature of cryptocurrencies opens the door to a number of novel approaches. This page is intended to help you ensure the security of your assets by explaining a number of common scams and security considerations. This list is by no means comprehensive, and you are strongly encouraged to research the topic further for the sake of your wallet’s security.
How to use your Ledger device with Symbol Wallet
The Ledger Nano S and X are hardware wallets that support multiple cryptocurrencies, including Symbol.
