dApps are the most powerful part of KeepKey’s ecosystem

ShapeShift is just a dApp, and a dApp is simply a fancy way to say website. The goal of KeepKey Desktop is to present users with a safer way to manage their crypto than just using a Chrome web browser, where scams, phishing, and malware exist. However, at the end of the day, Electron is Chrome, and dApps in KeepKey Desktop are just websites. KeepKey curates a list of dApps. Some users never get past the “default” landing dApp, which is ShapeShift.

However, users often come out of their shell and learn more when:

1. There is a new coin feature or product they learn about and want to use with their KeepKey that ShapeShift doesn’t support. For instance, MayaCoin.
2. ShapeShift has an issue with their indexed nodes or experiences downtime on an asset or token that the user expects to see a balance for.

My Favorite EVM Alternative for ShapeShift: Zerion

Let's talk about Zerion, which I’ve found to be highly reliable and supports many EVMs.

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Zerion with KeepKey

1. Go to the dApp store and search for Zerion.

2. Now, connect to WalletConnect.

3. Select KeepKey.

Notice we inject into the website the “preference” to use KeepKey to make this a one-click pairing.

4. After clicking the KeepKey button in the corner, the KeepKey launch intent is loaded, and you approve the session.

Zerion is very fast to load!

In This Tutorial, We Have:

• Explored the importance of using KeepKey Desktop for safer crypto management compared to a standard Chrome web browser.
• Understood how dApps are essentially websites and how KeepKey curates a list of these dApps.
• Discussed common scenarios where users might seek alternatives to ShapeShift.
• Introduced Zerion as a reliable alternative dApp that supports many EVMs.
• Provided a step-by-step guide on how to connect Zerion with KeepKey using WalletConnect for a seamless experience.

By following this tutorial, you should now have a better understanding of how to navigate and utilize different dApps within KeepKey Desktop, ensuring a more secure and efficient crypto management experience.