# Substrate and EVM Wallets

Mosaic supports projects built on **different blockchain frameworks** — mainly **Substrate-based chains** (like Polkadot and its parachains) and **EVM-based chains** (like Ethereum, BNB Chain, or Polygon).\
Each ecosystem uses its own wallet type and address format, so you’ll often need **both a Substrate wallet and an EVM wallet** to fully participate.

#### **Substrate Wallets**

Substrate wallets (such as Talisman, SubWallet, or Polkadot.js) are used for native Polkadot and parachain projects.<br>

You’ll need one to:

* Connect to Substrate-based launches
* Hold and stake tokens on parachains
* Sign transactions on Polkadot-compatible networks

#### **EVM Wallets**

EVM wallets (like MetaMask or Rabby) are used for Ethereum-compatible launches.<br>

You’ll need one to:

* Invest in EVM-based sales
* Interact with smart contracts on Ethereum, Polygon, or BNB Chain
* Claim or transfer tokens built on those networks

#### **In Practice**

Mosaic will tell you which wallet type is required for each project, and prompt you to connect the right one automatically.\
If a launch supports both ecosystems, you may use either wallet depending on the chain where the sale takes place.

#### **Tip**

Think of Substrate and EVM wallets as different toolkits — each designed for a specific family of blockchains.\
Owning both means you’re ready for any project that launches on Mosaic.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** Token claiming always happens directly on Mosaic, regardless of where a project launches.\
Because of this, you may need to connect both your Substrate and EVM wallets to complete the claim, depending on the network used by the project.
{% endhint %}


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