How to configure Argent wallet for zkSync Era? (Account Abstraction)

Wallet Initialization and Network Setup

1. Download the Argent mobile application from the official website https://www.argent.xyz/ — avoid third-party app stores to prevent counterfeit versions.

2. Launch the app and select Create new wallet, then assign a unique username that will serve as your onchain identity across zkSync Era.

3. Enter a verified email address and complete the verification by clicking the confirmation link sent to your inbox.

4. Proceed with phone number verification using your country code (e.g., +86 for mainland China) and input the six-digit SMS code.

5. Set a six-digit passcode — this is not a recovery phrase; it only unlocks the local device interface.

Account Abstraction Configuration

1. Upon completion, the wallet defaults to zkSync Era Mainnet (Chain ID 324), leveraging built-in Account Abstraction (AA) features without requiring manual EOA setup.

2. The Argent Vault automatically deploys a smart contract wallet upon first interaction — no manual contract deployment or gas pre-funding is needed before receiving assets.

3. All transactions are routed through the Argent relayer infrastructure, enabling gasless operations for certain actions like approvals and swaps when sponsored.

4. Session keys can be generated directly from the wallet UI under Security Settings, allowing granular permission delegation for dApps without exposing full account control.

5. Multisig rules and social recovery contacts are configured at wallet creation — these settings are enforced at the contract level and persist across all Layer 2 interactions.

Funding and First Interaction

1. Tap Receive to display your zkSync Era address — this is a contract-based address, not an EOA, and begins with 0x... but behaves differently under the hood.

2. Initiate a deposit via the official zkSync bridge at https://bridge.zksync.io/; select Ethereum Mainnet as source and confirm the transaction in Argent.

3. A one-time activation fee — currently fixed at $5 USD — is deducted from the incoming amount to deploy your AA wallet onchain.

4. After confirmation, the wallet switches to active state; balance updates appear instantly in the UI without waiting for finality on Ethereum L1.

5. No separate ETH balance is required for gas — Argent uses native token abstraction to pay fees in USDC, DAI, or other whitelisted tokens if enabled.

Connecting to zkSync Era dApps

1. Open any zkSync Era-compatible dApp such as SyncSwap or Mute.io and click Connect Wallet.

2. Select Argent from the wallet list — the connection uses WalletConnect v2 and establishes a secure session without exposing private keys.

3. When prompted to sign a transaction, Argent displays human-readable intent summaries instead of raw calldata, reducing misinterpretation risk.

4. For swaps or liquidity provisioning, the wallet auto-approves token allowances using embedded signature aggregation, eliminating redundant approval steps.

5. Transaction history includes onchain execution status, relay confirmation time, and fallback options if the primary relayer experiences congestion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Argent support custom RPC endpoints for zkSync Era?Yes — users can manually configure custom nodes under Network Settings > zkSync Era > Edit RPC. Default endpoints point to Matter Labs’ public infrastructure.

Q: Can I import an existing zkSync Era contract wallet into Argent?No — Argent does not support importing externally deployed smart wallets. It only manages wallets it originally deployed via its Vault system.

Q: Is my Argent wallet address the same on zkSync Lite and zkSync Era?No — each network has a distinct contract deployment. Your zkSync Era address is not derived from or linked to any Lite address.

Q: What happens if the Argent relayer goes offline during a transaction?The wallet falls back to user-funded gas mode using ETH held in the contract wallet, ensuring continuity without interrupting pending operations.