How to set up Pontem wallet for LiquidSwap? (Aptos DeFi)

Wallet Installation and Browser Setup

1. Navigate to the official Pontem Network website at https://pontem.network/ and locate the Chrome Web Store download link.

2. Install the Pontem Wallet extension exclusively on Google Chrome — it is not compatible with Firefox, Edge, or Safari.

3. After installation, click the puzzle icon in Chrome’s top-right corner, then pin the Pontem icon for quick access.

4. Launch the extension and choose “Create a new wallet” to generate a fresh seed phrase — never reuse phrases from other chains unless explicitly supported.

5. Write down the 12-word mnemonic in exact order on physical paper; digital storage increases exposure to phishing and malware.

Seed Phrase Security and Account Recovery

1. During wallet creation, Pontem enforces mandatory seed phrase verification by asking users to re-enter randomly selected words.

2. The wallet does not store your seed phrase on any server — recovery depends solely on that offline record.

3. If importing from Martian or Petra wallets, paste the full phrase into the import field — partial entry or reordered words will fail authentication.

4. Never enter your seed phrase on any website, including fake Pontem clones or phishing dApps masquerading as LiquidSwap interfaces.

5. Avoid using password managers to autofill seed phrases — browser extensions may intercept clipboard data during copy-paste operations.

Connecting to LiquidSwap Protocol

1. Open https://liquidswap.com/#/ in Chrome and click “Connect Wallet” in the top-right corner.

2. Select “Pontem Wallet” from the list — MetaMask or other EVM wallets will not function here due to Aptos-native Move language requirements.

3. Approve the connection request in the Pontem popup window — this grants only read access to your public address and balance, not private key exposure.

4. Once connected, the interface displays your APT, USDC, and USDT balances directly pulled from Aptos state nodes.

5. No manual RPC configuration is needed — Pontem auto-detects Aptos mainnet and switches networks without user intervention.

Executing Swaps and Liquidity Actions

1. Click “Swap” to exchange tokens — input amount, select output token, and review slippage tolerance before confirming.

2. For liquidity provision, go to “Pools”, search for a pair like APT/USDC, and click “Add Liquidity”.

3. Enter deposit amounts for both tokens — imbalance triggers an error; values must conform to current pool ratio.

4. Confirm the transaction in Pontem — gas fee appears as 0.001 APT and processes within one block due to Aptos’ parallel execution engine.

5. LP tokens are minted instantly and visible under the “Tokens” tab — no separate claim step is required.

NFT Integration and Asset Management

1. Click the NFT icon inside Pontem Wallet to view all Aptos-native NFTs held across collections like Topaz or Souffl3.

2. Each NFT displays chain-verified metadata, owner address, and listing status on integrated marketplaces.

3. To list an NFT for sale, click “List on Marketplace” — this initiates a transaction routed through Topaz or LiquidSwap’s embedded NFT module.

4. Supported standards include Aptos Token Object (ATO) and NFT v2 — older v1 assets require migration before interaction.

5. All NFT transfers emit on-chain events viewable via Aptos Explorer — no third-party indexing service is needed for verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use Pontem Wallet with Solana or Ethereum dApps?No. Pontem Wallet is built exclusively for Aptos and its testnets. It does not support EVM-compatible chains or Solana’s Sealevel runtime.

Q: Why does LiquidSwap show zero balance after connecting Pontem?This occurs when the wallet holds tokens not yet added to Pontem’s verified asset list. Manually add the token contract address using the “+ Add Token” button in the wallet’s Tokens tab.

Q: Is it safe to approve unlimited allowances on LiquidSwap?No. Pontem enforces per-transaction approval only. Every swap, add-liquidity, or stake action requires explicit confirmation — no infinite ERC-20 style allowances exist on Aptos.

Q: What happens if I lose my Chrome profile where Pontem is installed?Your assets remain intact on-chain. Reinstall Pontem on any device, select “Import Wallet”, and restore using the original seed phrase — no backup cloud sync is involved.