Nami Wallet Has Been Discontinued – Here’s What You Need to Know
Nami Wallet, one of the first and most popular Cardano wallets, has officially been discontinued following the Plomin hard fork. As a result, users must now migrate to Lace Wallet, which includes a Nami Mode for a seamless transition.
Why Is Nami Wallet No Longer Available?
The original creator, Alessandro Konrad, stepped away from development.
Input Output Global (IOG), the team behind Cardano, acquired and maintained Nami Wallet.
With Lace Wallet as IOG’s flagship wallet, Nami has now been fully integrated into Lace.
As of the latest Cardano upgrade, Nami Wallet no longer works and cannot send transactions or connect to dApps.
You must migrate to Lace Wallet to continue using your Cardano assets.
How to Migrate from Nami Wallet to Lace
Migrating to Lace Wallet is a quick, automatic process that does not require your recovery phrase or spending password.
Open Nami Wallet → A migration prompt will appear.
Click "Get Started with Lace" → This will take you to the Lace extension download page.
Install the Lace Extension → Follow the installation steps for your browser.
Launch Lace & Accept Migration → The tool will automatically detect and import your Nami wallet.
Done! → Your Nami wallet and ADA are now accessible in Nami Mode within Lace.
✅ No fees
✅ No recovery phrase required
✅ Same spending password for transactions
Alternative Method: If you did not migrate automatically, you can manually restore your wallet in Lace using your Nami recovery phrase. Read How to Restore Access to Your Cardano Wallet Using a Seed Phrase for step-by-step instructions.
What Is Nami Mode in Lace Wallet?
Lace Wallet has introduced Nami Mode, which offers the same Nami experience but within Lace’s secure infrastructure.
🔹 Same UI & Features as Nami Wallet
🔹 Seamless transition with no data loss
🔹 Better security & active development
🔹 Switch between full Lace Wallet & Nami Mode anytime
Want more features? Switch to full Lace mode for multi-delegation, hardware wallet support, advanced transaction views, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I still use Nami Wallet after migration to Lace?
No. Standalone Nami Wallet is deprecated and will not function. You must use Nami Mode in Lace Wallet instead.
What happens if I don’t migrate my Nami Wallet?
You will lose access to your ADA and NFTs until you migrate. Nami Wallet no longer works for transactions or dApp connections.
Do I need my recovery phrase to migrate?
No. The migration tool transfers your encrypted private keys automatically. However, you should always store your recovery phrase safely.
Is the migration safe?
Yes. The migration uses Chrome’s cross-extension messaging API, ensuring your keys are transferred securely and remain non-custodial.
Can I restore my Nami Wallet in another Cardano wallet?
Yes! You can restore your Nami wallet in any Cardano-compatible wallet using your recovery phrase. Follow this guide for instructions.
Can I switch between Nami Mode and full Lace Wallet?
Yes! You can toggle between Nami Mode and full Lace Wallet in the Lace settings anytime.
What’s Next?
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