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:
- 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.
- 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
- Go to the dApp store and search for Zerion.
- Now, connect to WalletConnect.
- Select KeepKey.
Notice we inject into the website the “preference” to use KeepKey to make this a one-click pairing.
- 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.