Wallets Fact-checked 2026-08-14

Argent

Established 2017

A smart-contract wallet focused on Starknet, with account recovery that doesn't depend on a seed phrase.

Argent pioneered the smart-contract wallet: your account is a contract, not a key, which unlocks features like daily limits, guardians and social recovery. Today the team focuses on the Starknet ecosystem, where Argent is the most popular wallet for NFT and DeFi activity.

Quick facts

Founded

2017

Pros

Seed-phrase-free security model with guardian recovery
Built-in transaction protection and spend limits
The standard wallet of the Starknet ecosystem

Cons

Limited chain support outside Starknet
Smart-contract wallets cost slightly more in gas
Newer concepts (guardians) take a moment to learn

Best for

Starknet users and people who want recovery without a seed phrase

Fees

Free; Starknet network fees apply.

Security notes

Guardians can help you recover your account if you lose access. Set up guardians you trust — this is the key security task with Argent.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Argent?

Argent is A smart-contract wallet focused on Starknet, with account recovery that doesn't depend on a seed phrase. Argent pioneered the smart-contract wallet: your account is a contract, not a key, which unlocks features like daily limits, guardians and social recovery. Today the team focuses on the Starknet ecosystem, where Argent is the most popular wallet for NFT and DeFi activity.

Is Argent safe to use?

Guardians can help you recover your account if you lose access. Set up guardians you trust — this is the key security task with Argent. As always, verify details on the official site before trusting funds to any service.

How much does Argent cost?

Free; Starknet network fees apply. Figures change — confirm current pricing on the official site before deciding.

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