There is no single best Pearl wallet for everyone. The right PRL wallet depends on where you use it (desktop, browser or phone), whether you mine or trade, and whether you want to hold your own keys. This guide compares every type of Pearl wallet fairly, including the official desktop app and Oyster, so you can pick with confidence.
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| Type | Examples | Who holds the keys | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official desktop wallet | Pearl Wallet (Windows, macOS, Linux) | You | Holding on a computer with software from the Pearl team |
| Browser extension | Oyster, other third-party extensions | You | Everyday use in Chrome and other Chromium browsers |
| Mobile wallet | Oyster web app, Pearl Hub | Depends on the app | Sending and checking PRL on the go |
| Multi-coin wallet | Atomic and similar | Depends on the wallet | People who want many coins in one app |
| Exchange account | SafeTrade, BigONE, CoinEx | The exchange | Active trading, not long-term holding |
Pearl Wallet: the official desktop wallet
Pearl Wallet is the open-source desktop app from Pearl Research Labs, available for Windows, macOS and Linux on the Pearl GitHub releases page. It comes straight from the team that builds the chain, and its code is public.
- Good for: holding PRL on a computer you trust, using the reference software.
- Keep in mind: it lives on one machine, so it is not built for your phone or your browser.
Only download it from the official GitHub page. Copycat downloads are a common way to steal seed phrases.
Pearl wallet Chrome extensions, including Oyster
A browser extension keeps your Pearl wallet one click away. Oyster is an independent, free, self-custody wallet for Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi and Arc, installed from the Chrome Web Store. Other third-party Pearl extensions are also available.
What Oyster offers, per its docs:
- A 12-word seed phrase (12 or 24 words accepted on restore), encrypted on your device with scrypt and AES-256-GCM, and auto-lock after 1 to 60 minutes (15 by default).
- The same derivation as Pearl Wallet, so you can move between the two with your seed phrase.
- Multiple wallets, watch-only wallets, an address book, CSV export and notifications.
- Built-in trading against the SafeTrade PRL/USDT book, with a 1.25% Oyster fee on buys and sells.
- Miner mode with a fixed payout address and reward tracking. Auto-sell to USDT is coming soon.
- Protected coins: tiny outputs that may carry PRC-20 inscriptions are frozen so you do not spend them by accident.
Oyster does not import raw private keys today: seed phrases only. Setup takes a couple of minutes; see how to create a Pearl wallet.
Pearl mobile wallets
On your phone you have a few options. Pearl Hub is a mobile app for Pearl. Oyster has no App Store or Play Store app; instead its web app installs to your home screen (Safari, Share, Add to Home Screen on iPhone; Chrome menu, Install app on Android) and works as the mobile wallet.
The Oyster web app keeps your encrypted vault in that browser only. Reloading locks it, and clearing site data deletes it, so keep your seed phrase written down. More in Pearl mobile wallet.
Multi-coin wallets
Some multi-coin wallets, such as Atomic, list PRL alongside many other assets. They suit people who want everything in one app. Check which network the wallet uses for PRL (it should give you a prl1 address) and whether you can export or import a standard seed phrase.
Exchanges
SafeTrade, BigONE and CoinEx all hold PRL for their users. That is handy while you trade, but the exchange holds the keys, so you rely on it for withdrawals. Most people trade there and then withdraw to their own PRL wallet. See how to buy PRL.
What to look for in a Pearl wallet
- Self-custody. You should get a seed phrase that only you know. If nobody gives you one, someone else holds your keys.
- Standard seed and derivation. A BIP-39 seed on the BIP-86 path
m/86'/808276'/0'means you can restore in another wallet if you ever switch. - Native Pearl addresses. Mainnet addresses start with
prl1p. Anything else is not native PRL. - A trustworthy source. Install from the official GitHub page, the Chrome Web Store listing or the project’s own site, never from a link in a DM.
- Local encryption and auto-lock. Your keys should be encrypted on your device and lock when idle.
- Fits how you use PRL. Miners want a fixed payout address; traders want easy access to a market; long-term holders want simplicity.
Which Pearl wallet should you pick?
- You want the reference software on a computer: Pearl Wallet.
- You live in Chrome or want PRL on your phone too: a browser extension such as Oyster.
- You hold many coins: a multi-coin wallet that supports native PRL.
- You trade actively: an exchange for the trading, then withdraw what you hold.
You do not have to pick only one. Because Pearl Wallet and Oyster share the same seed format, you can import the same seed phrase into both. Whatever you choose, keep your seed phrase offline and read up on common Pearl scams.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official Pearl wallet?
Pearl Wallet, the open-source desktop app from Pearl Research Labs for Windows, macOS and Linux. Download it only from the Pearl GitHub releases page. Oyster is an independent wallet, not the official one.
Is there a Pearl wallet Chrome extension?
Yes. Oyster is a Pearl wallet extension for Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, Vivaldi and Arc, installed from the Chrome Web Store. Other third-party extensions exist too. Check the publisher and reviews before installing any wallet extension.
Can I use the same seed phrase in Pearl Wallet and Oyster?
Yes. Both use BIP-39 seed phrases and the same BIP-86 derivation path, so a seed from one restores the same addresses and balance in the other.
Is it safe to keep PRL on an exchange?
An exchange holds the keys, so you are trusting it to give your PRL back. That can be convenient for active trading, but for holding, a self-custody wallet where only you have the seed phrase removes that risk.