Overview
Lace is a light wallet platform built by Input Output Global, the engineering company behind Cardano, designed to let users manage digital assets and access Web3 services across multiple partner chains from a single browser extension1. The wallet provides native support for Cardano alongside integration with Midnight and announced Bitcoin functionality, positioning it as a multi-chain entry point into the broader Cardano ecosystem2. It targets users who want a streamlined interface for holding ada, delegating stake, browsing NFTs, and connecting to DApps without running a full node.
Key Features
- Multi-chain support. Native Cardano management is paired with Midnight integration and announced Bitcoin DeFi support, making Lace one of the few end-user wallets spanning multiple Cardano partner chains2.
- Hardware wallet integration. Lace works with Ledger Nano S, Nano S+, and Nano X devices, allowing users to sign transactions with keys held offline on a hardware device3.
- Built-in staking. Users can browse Cardano stake pools and delegate ada directly from the wallet interface to participate in network consensus and earn protocol rewards3.
- DApp connector. A built-in connector lets the wallet talk to Cardano DEXs, DeFi services, and NFT marketplaces without leaving the extension3.
- Transaction bundling. Lace can send multiple asset types to multiple recipients in a single Cardano transaction, taking advantage of the eUTXO model to reduce fees and network load3.
What to Expect
Lace runs as a browser extension for Chromium browsers and Firefox, with installation handled through the standard extension stores1. The interface emphasizes a clean visual layout with a gallery view for NFTs, a delegation screen for stake pool selection, and an address book for frequently used recipients3. A fiat on-ramp powered by Banxa lets users buy ada directly inside the wallet, lowering the barrier for newcomers who do not already hold crypto3. The published roadmap outlines additional surfaces in development, including a mobile app, a DApp store, and Lace ID, a decentralized identity primitive intended to give users portable credentials across Web3 applications4. Documentation is delivered through an FAQ and glossary rather than a traditional docs site, and the project blog publishes feature announcements and integration updates on an ongoing basis5.
