Blockchain User Guide
The Elastos blockchain is the foundation of the World Computer. As a user, you can hold and transfer ELA, stake and vote for network validators (rewards come from voting—pledging stake to a node—not from locking alone), participate in decentralized governance, create a self-sovereign digital identity, and bridge assets between chains.
All of these actions are performed through the Elastos Essentials wallet, available on iOS and Android.
What would you like to do?
| Task | Description |
|---|---|
| Set up your wallet | Download Essentials and create your first wallet |
| Send and receive ELA | Transfer ELA on the main chain or ESC |
| Stake ELA | Lock ELA, then vote (pledge) to earn BPoS rewards |
| Vote for a node | Support validators and help secure the network |
| Register a supernode | Run your own validator node |
| Participate in governance | Vote for council members and review proposals |
| Vote in a Council election | Cast votes for Elastos DAO Council candidates |
| Run for the Council | Register as a Council candidate during an election |
| Create a DID | Set up your decentralized identity |
| Bridge assets | Move ELA between the main chain and ESC |
| Add ESC to MetaMask | Use MetaMask with the Elastos Smart Chain |