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ANCORA Vault Wallet User Guide v1.0

Last updated: June 2026 | Public Release v1.0

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