How to set up Rainbow wallet for NFT collecting? (Gallery View)

Installing and Launching Rainbow

1. Navigate to the Apple App Store on your iOS device running iOS 15.1 or later.

2. Search for “Rainbow Wallet” and verify the developer is Rainbow Studio, Inc.

3. Tap “Get” to download and install the application, which occupies approximately 226.3 MB of storage.

4. Once installed, open the app and select “Get Started” to begin wallet initialization.

5. Choose between creating a new wallet or importing an existing one using a seed phrase from MetaMask or other compatible wallets.

Configuring Wallet Networks for NFT Support

1. After wallet creation, go to Settings > Networks to enable Ethereum-compatible chains.

2. Toggle on Mainnet, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, and Zora — all supported for asset display and interaction.

3. Confirm each network’s RPC configuration is auto-populated and verified by Rainbow’s internal validation layer.

4. Ensure transaction fee estimation is enabled per chain to preview gas costs before minting or transferring NFTs.

5. Restart the app if any network fails to sync properly during initial setup.

Enabling Gallery View for NFT Collection

1. Tap the “Gallery” tab located at the bottom navigation bar after unlocking the wallet.

2. Grant permission for Rainbow to access your wallet addresses’ on-chain activity if prompted.

3. Allow automatic token discovery to scan for ERC-721 and ERC-1155 assets across all enabled networks.

4. Select “Sort by Network” or “Sort by Collection” to organize displayed NFTs visually and contextually.

5. Activate ENS resolution to replace long contract addresses with human-readable names when viewing collection metadata.

Customizing Display and Notifications

1. Go to Settings > Notifications and enable “NFT Received” and “NFT Transferred” alerts.

2. Set notification triggers for specific collections by entering their contract addresses manually.

3. Adjust gallery thumbnail quality in Settings > Appearance to balance visual fidelity and load speed.

4. Enable iCloud Backup under Security settings to preserve wallet state including gallery layout preferences.

5. Use the “Hide Low Value Assets” toggle to filter out NFTs with negligible floor price or trading volume.

Connecting to NFT Marketplaces

1. Open any supported decentralized application such as OpenSea, Blur, or Zora via WalletConnect.

2. Scan the QR code presented by the dApp using Rainbow’s built-in scanner.

3. Approve the connection request and confirm wallet permissions including read-only access to NFT balances.

4. Within the dApp interface, select “Rainbow” as the preferred wallet when prompted during listing or bidding flows.

5. Return to Gallery View after completing actions to see newly acquired or updated NFTs reflected instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Gallery View support cross-chain NFT aggregation?Yes. Rainbow fetches and displays NFTs held across Mainnet, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, and Zora in a unified interface without requiring manual switching.

Q: Can I view NFT metadata like traits and rarity scores directly in Gallery View?Rainbow renders basic metadata including name, description, image, and collection link. Rarity scores and detailed trait breakdowns depend on third-party API integrations and are not computed locally.

Q: Is it possible to hide specific NFTs from Gallery View without transferring them?Users may archive individual NFTs via long-press context menu inside Gallery View. Archived items remain in wallet ownership but are excluded from default display.

Q: Does Gallery View update in real time when receiving NFTs from airdrops or transfers?Gallery View refreshes automatically within seconds upon detecting on-chain confirmation. Flashbots Protect ensures transaction inclusion without front-running interference during receipt events.