Description
Ambire Wallet is an open-source, self-custodial browser extension designed as a straightforward gateway to Web3. Built on a security-first architecture and regularly audited, it respects user privacy with no tracking.
Key Features
- Multi-Chain Support: Works natively with Ethereum, Base, Optimism, Arbitrum, Scroll, BNB Chain, Gnosis, plus any custom EVM network with a working RPC.
- Hardware Wallet Integration: Compatible with Trezor, Ledger, and Grid+ Lattice devices.
- Smart Wallet Capabilities (EIP-7702): Enables sponsored transactions to skip gas fees and eliminates repetitive ERC-20 token approvals.
- Cross-Chain Bridging: Bridge assets between networks directly within the wallet without switching apps.
- Token & DeFi Auto-Detection: Automatically discovers your tokens and DeFi positions across all supported chains.
- Transaction Simulation: Preview and simulate any transaction before signing for added security.
- Account Import: Easily import existing wallets from MetaMask, Rabby, and others via private key, seed phrase, or hardware wallet.
Available as a browser extension for Chrome, Brave, Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Arc.
Highlights
Pros
- Includes transaction simulation and human-readable preview before signing any transaction
- Open-source codebase with security audits from multiple third-party firms including Hunter, Pashov, Code4rena, and Shieldify
- Enables sponsored transactions via EIP-7702, allowing users to skip gas fees on supported EVM networks
- Supports hardware wallet integration with Trezor, Ledger, and Grid+ Lattice for cold storage security
- Automatically detects tokens and DeFi positions across all supported EVM chains without manual tracking
Cons
- Limited to EVM-compatible networks with no native support for Bitcoin, Solana, or other non-EVM blockchains
- Smart wallet features like sponsored transactions and batched approvals only work on networks that support EIP-7702
- Some dApps and protocols that require standard EOA signatures do not support smart contract wallet compatibility
- No dedicated mobile app currently available; the wallet functions as a browser extension only
- Cross-chain bridging is limited to EVM networks, restricting interoperability with non-EVM ecosystems

