Wallet setup
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Access Lumera Hub
Open Lumera Hub on whichever platform you prefer.
- Web. Navigate to hub.lumera.io in your browser.
- Desktop. Launch the Lumera Hub application you installed on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Mobile. Open the Lumera Hub app on your iOS or Android device.
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Create a new wallet
Select Create New Wallet to generate a brand-new Lumera account.Lumera Hub generates a 24-word mnemonic seed phrase unique to your wallet. This is the only backup of your account. There is no account recovery without it.Write down every word in order on paper (or stamp them into a metal backup plate). Once you have recorded the phrase, complete these steps.
- Click Continue to proceed to the verification step.
- Confirm your seed phrase by selecting the words in the correct order when prompted.
- Set a local password or PIN to protect the app on this device.
lumera1...) is created and ready to use.3
Import an existing wallet
If you already have a Lumera wallet, or are migrating from a compatible Cosmos wallet, select Import Wallet instead.
- Mnemonic Phrase
- Ledger Hardware Wallet
Enter your 24-word (or 12-word) seed phrase, one word per field. Lumera Hub derives your wallet address from the phrase and restores full access to your account.
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Fund your wallet
Your new wallet starts with a zero balance. You can acquire LUME in three ways.
- From an exchange. Withdraw LUME to your
lumera1...address. - From another wallet. Ask the sender to transfer LUME to your address.
- From testnet faucet. If you are on lumera-testnet-2, use the community faucet to request test tokens at no cost.
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Connect to the correct network
Lumera Hub supports both available networks. Select the appropriate one from the network switcher in the app settings or the top navigation bar.
Confirm the active network before signing any transaction. Transactions submitted to the wrong network cannot be reversed.
Wallet features
Checking your LUME balance
Your balance appears on the Portfolio or Dashboard screen as soon as your wallet is loaded. Lumera Hub displays four balances.- Available balance. LUME you can freely send or delegate.
- Staked balance. LUME currently delegated to validators.
- Unbonding balance. LUME that has been undelegated and is still in the unbonding period.
- Claimable rewards. Staking rewards ready to withdraw.
Sending LUME
- Open the Send panel.
- Enter the recipient’s
lumera1...address. - Enter the amount of LUME to send.
- Review the transaction details (recipient, amount, and estimated gas fee).
- Confirm and sign the transaction.
Staking and delegating LUME
Staking locks your LUME with a validator to help secure the network and earn you a share of block rewards.- Go to the Staking section.
- Browse the validator list and select a validator to delegate to. Consider the validator’s commission rate, uptime, and community reputation.
- Enter the amount of LUME to delegate.
- Confirm and sign the delegation transaction.
When you undelegate LUME, it enters a 21-day unbonding period. During this period it earns no rewards and cannot be transferred. Plan your liquidity needs accordingly.
Claiming staking rewards
Staking rewards accumulate continuously but are not automatically credited to your available balance. To claim them, follow these steps.- Go to the Staking section and find your active delegations.
- Click Claim Rewards next to a validator, or use Claim All to collect rewards from every delegation in a single transaction.
- Confirm and sign the transaction. Rewards are added to your available balance immediately.
IBC transfers
IBC lets you send LUME to other Cosmos chains (such as Osmosis or Cosmos Hub) or receive tokens from them.- Open the IBC Transfer panel.
- Select the destination chain from the dropdown.
- Enter the recipient address on the destination chain.
- Enter the amount and the channel ID for the route you want to use.
- Confirm and sign the transaction.
IBC transfers require an active relayer between Lumera and the destination chain. If a transfer appears stuck, it may be waiting for a relayer to relay the packet. Funds are not lost. The transfer will either complete or time out and be refunded.
Voting on governance proposals
LUME holders can vote on on-chain governance proposals that shape the future of the network, including parameter changes, software upgrades, and community spending.- Go to the Governance section.
- Browse open proposals and click one to read its full description.
- Choose Yes, No, No With Veto, or Abstain.
- Confirm and sign the vote transaction.
Security best practices
Mnemonic backup on paper or metal, never digital
Mnemonic backup on paper or metal, never digital
Write your 24-word seed phrase on paper immediately after generating it. For long-term storage, consider stamping or engraving the words on a metal plate that is resistant to fire and water.Never save your seed phrase in a text file, screenshot, cloud note, email, or messaging app. Any digital copy is a potential attack surface. Keep physical backups in secure, separate locations.
Hardware wallet support (Ledger)
Hardware wallet support (Ledger)
For large holdings, use a Ledger hardware wallet. Lumera Hub supports Ledger devices. Your private key is generated and stored on the hardware device and never exposed to your computer or phone. Every transaction must be physically confirmed on the device.Make sure you are running the latest Ledger firmware and the Cosmos app. Purchase Ledger devices only from the official Ledger website to avoid supply-chain attacks.
Verify transaction details before signing
Verify transaction details before signing
Always read the full transaction summary before tapping Confirm. Check the recipient address, the amount, and the network. Attackers sometimes use clipboard hijacking to silently replace copied addresses with their own.On Ledger devices, verify the transaction details on the hardware screen before approving, not just in the app.
Always confirm your network
Always confirm your network
Lumera Hub clearly displays the active network. Before performing any transaction, confirm you are on the correct network.
- Use lumera-mainnet-1 for real LUME and live operations.
- Use lumera-testnet-2 for experimentation and development.
Keplr wallet integration. If you already use Keplr to manage Cosmos accounts, you can add the Lumera mainnet or testnet to Keplr and import your existing Lumera address. Use the same seed phrase you used when setting up your Lumera Hub wallet to access the same account across both applications.