How to hide small balances in Phantom? (Display settings)

Phantom Wallet Balance Visibility Control

1. Open the Phantom mobile application on iOS or Android device.

2. Navigate to the main wallet dashboard where your total balance is displayed at the top.

3. Locate the numeric balance value — it appears directly beneath the network identifier (e.g., “SOL”, “ETH”).

4. Perform a long press gesture on the balance amount for approximately one second.

5. The displayed value will instantly transform into asterisks (e.g., “*”) to obscure the exact figure.

6. To reveal the balance again, repeat the same long-press action on the masked field.

Security Layers Behind Balance Hiding

1. The masking mechanism operates entirely client-side with no data transmission to external servers.

2. No cryptographic keys or wallet metadata are altered during the toggle — only UI rendering changes.

3. Biometric authentication remains enforced when accessing sensitive actions such as sending tokens or approving dApp connections.

4. Hidden balance state persists across app restarts but resets upon wallet reinstallation or device wipe.

5. This feature does not interfere with transaction history visibility, token listings, or NFT gallery rendering.

Use Cases for Balance Concealment

1. Recording screen captures for tutorial videos without exposing personal asset values.

2. Presenting wallet interface during live streams where background viewers may misinterpret displayed figures.

3. Sharing screenshots in developer forums while focusing discussion on transaction structure rather than holdings.

4. Minimizing visual distraction during rapid multi-step dApp interactions where balance awareness is secondary.

5. Reducing cognitive load in shared-device environments where others might glance at an unlocked phone.

Limitations of the Masking Feature

1. The hidden balance display applies only to the primary aggregated balance shown on the home screen.

2. Individual token balances within the asset list remain fully visible unless manually scrolled past.

3. Exported CSV transaction reports and on-chain explorers continue to reflect actual balances without obfuscation.

4. Browser extension users cannot trigger this function — it is exclusive to native mobile applications.

5. Network-specific balances (e.g., SOL vs ETH) are masked collectively; there is no per-chain toggle option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does hiding my balance affect staking rewards or auto-compounding mechanisms?No. All underlying protocol interactions remain fully functional. Rewards accrue and compound based on on-chain state, independent of UI display preferences.

Q: Can I set balance hiding as default upon app launch?Currently, Phantom does not offer persistent default masking. Each session begins with visible balances until manually toggled via long press.

Q: Is the asterisk pattern customizable (e.g., number of stars or symbol type)?No customization options exist. The system consistently renders exactly three asterisks regardless of original balance length or denomination.

Q: Will hidden balances appear masked when connecting to third-party dApps?No. dApp interfaces retrieve balance data directly from blockchain nodes using standard RPC calls. Phantom’s UI masking has zero effect on external application displays.