How to use UniSat wallet for Runes? (Bitcoin protocol)

Setting Up UniSat Wallet for Runes

1. Visit the official UniSat website and download the browser extension compatible with Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.2. Install the extension and click to add it to your browser.3. Launch the wallet interface and select “Create a New Wallet” to generate a fresh Bitcoin address.4. Carefully back up the 12-word recovery phrase—store it offline and never share it.5. Confirm the backup by re-entering the seed phrase in correct order.6. Set a strong password to encrypt local wallet data.7. Once initialized, the wallet displays a native Bitcoin address supporting both legacy and Taproot formats.

Importing Runes-Compatible Addresses

1. UniSat automatically detects if your address is compatible with Runes transactions upon creation.2. If using an existing Bitcoin address, verify its script type: only P2TR (Pay-to-Taproot) addresses support Runes minting and transfers.3. Navigate to “Settings” > “Address Management” to view all associated addresses and their types.4. For non-Taproot addresses, generate a new P2TR address directly from the wallet dashboard.5. Copy the displayed P2TR address—it will be used for receiving Runes tokens and interacting with Runes-aware explorers.

Minting Runes via UniSat Interface

1. Click “Runes” in the main navigation bar to access the dedicated Runes module.2. Select “Mint Rune” and enter the desired ticker symbol, maximum supply, and premine amount.3. Specify the destination address—this must be your own P2TR address or a trusted recipient’s valid Taproot address.4. Review network fee estimation based on current Bitcoin mempool conditions.5. Confirm transaction details and sign using your wallet password.6. Wait for confirmation; minting appears on-chain once included in a block verified by miners.

Transferring and Receiving Runes

1. To send Runes, go to “Runes” > “Send”, paste the recipient’s P2TR address, and select the rune from your balance list.2. Enter quantity—ensure it does not exceed your available balance including any locked or pending amounts.3. Adjust fee rate manually if needed, especially during high congestion periods.4. Sign and broadcast the transfer; UniSat constructs the appropriate OP_RETURN + witness data structure required by the Runes protocol.5. To receive Runes, share your P2TR address with the sender—no additional setup is required beyond having the address visible in UniSat.

Tracking Runes Activity

1. The “Runes” tab shows all owned runes, their balances, tickers, and total supply metrics.2. Click any rune entry to view its full transaction history, including mint, transfer, and burn events.3. Each transaction links to Mempool.space or Runes Explorer for deeper verification.4. Filter activity by date range or transaction type using the built-in sorting tools.5. Export transaction logs as CSV for personal record-keeping or tax reporting purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use a SegWit (P2SH-P2WPKH) address with Runes?A: No. Only native P2TR (Taproot) addresses are supported for minting and transferring Runes due to script requirements embedded in the protocol specification.

Q: Why does my Runes balance show zero even after receiving a transaction?A: Ensure the receiving address is P2TR and that the transaction has at least one confirmation. Also check whether the rune was sent to a different address than the one displayed in UniSat’s active Runes view.

Q: Does UniSat support Rune burning?A: Yes. From the rune detail page, select “Burn” and specify the amount. The operation generates a valid Runes-compliant transaction that permanently removes tokens from circulation.

Q: Is there a way to view rune metadata like description or icon inside UniSat?A: Currently UniSat does not render off-chain metadata. Ticker, supply, and owner information are derived solely from on-chain data. Third-party indexers may display extended attributes if they have been separately published.