Alephium is the first operational sharded blockchain bringing scalability, ETH-inspired smart contracts, and dApps to Bitcoin's proven core technologies. It uses a unique BlockFlow sharding algorithm combined with Proof of Less Work consensus for high throughput and energy efficiency.
ALPH is the native cryptocurrency of the Alephium network. It is used for transaction fees, smart contract execution, staking to secure the network, and participating in the decentralized ecosystem of applications built on Alephium.
Zelcore provides the most comprehensive Alephium wallet experience across desktop, mobile, and browser. As a self-custody wallet, Zelcore ensures you maintain full control of your ALPH private keys while enjoying seamless cross-platform sync, built-in swaps, and advanced security features like decentralized 2FA.
Zelcore is the easiest and most secure way to store and interact with Alephium:
You hold your keys, you control your ALPH. Zelcore is fully non-custodial.
Manage Alephium alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 1000+ other assets in one wallet.
Use Zelcore on desktop, mobile, and browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave) with seamless sync between devices.
Full support for Alephium's innovative sharded architecture and smart contracts.
Buy, sell, swap, and trade crypto directly from your wallet.
Multi-layer encryption and industry-leading security standards protect your funds.
Store ALPH securely in a non-custodial wallet.
Send & receive ALPH with ease and speed.
Buy, Sell, and Swap ALPH for other cryptocurrencies directly inside Zelcore.
Interact with dApps built on Alephium's sharded smart contract platform.
Track prices with real-time market data and portfolio insights.
Access Web3 and explore decentralized apps (dApps) across supported blockchains.
Download Zelcore - Available on iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux, and browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Brave).
Create your wallet - Non-custodial setup using BIP44 in just a few seconds.
Add Alephium – Start sending, receiving, and managing ALPH instantly.
Zelcore makes it easy to unlock the full potential of Alephium - all in one secure and powerful wallet.
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