Official ANCORA MPC Wallet User Manual
Welcome to ANCORA Vault
ANCORA Vault is the world's first post-quantum secure multi-party computation wallet, designed to protect your assets with no single point of failure. No complete private key ever exists on any device, eliminating nearly all common theft and loss risks.
1. Getting Started
1.1 Download & Installation
Supported Platforms:
iOS 15+ (App Store)
Android 10+ (Google Play Store)
macOS 12+ (Desktop)
Windows 10+ (Desktop)
Web Browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
Download Source: Only download from the official ANCORA website (ancora.network) or official app stores. Never download from third-party links.
1.2 Create Your Identity
Open ANCORA Vault and select "Create New Identity"
No Seed Phrase Required: ANCORA uses social recovery instead of insecure mnemonic phrases
Configure your 5 trusted recovery contacts (family, friends, trusted associates)
Complete identity verification (anti-Sybil check, no personal data collected)
Your wallet is automatically activated
⚠️ Important: Choose recovery contacts you trust and can reach. They will help you recover your account if you lose your device.
2. Claim Your Universal Access Grant
Every verified user automatically receives 10,000 ANC:
Complete identity activation (steps above)
Your 50-year vesting schedule starts automatically
First monthly release of 16.67 ANC arrives 30 days after activation
Releases continue automatically on the monthly anniversary of activation
No manual claim required - tokens are automatically added to your available balance
You can view your vesting progress at any time in the "Grant" tab of your wallet.
3. Sending & Receiving ANC
3.1 Receive ANC
Tap "Receive" in your wallet
Your unique ANCORA address will be displayed
Share this address with the sender
Funds arrive after 10 block confirmations (~20 seconds)
3.2 Send ANC
Tap "Send" in your wallet
Enter the recipient's ANCORA address
Enter the amount to send
Review transaction details and fee
Confirm with biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID)
Transaction is broadcast and finalized within 5 seconds
All transactions are completely private by default. No third party can see the amount or your identity.
4. Security Best Practices
✅ Enable biometric authentication on all devices
✅ Verify recovery contacts annually
✅ Never share your wallet access with anyone
✅ Only use official ANCORA software
✅ Enable transaction notifications
✅ Regularly check your account activity
✅ Keep your app updated to the latest version
❌ Never click links from unknown senders
❌ Never enter your wallet information on third-party websites
❌ Do not jailbreak or root your device
❌ Do not take screenshots of your wallet interface
5. Wallet Features
Private Transactions: All transactions are anonymous by default
Vesting Dashboard: View your grant release schedule and progress
Staking: Delegate ANC to validators and earn staking rewards
Governance: Vote on network proposals directly from your wallet
Multi-Device Sync: Access your wallet across all your devices
Transaction History: Full encrypted history of all your activity