Getting started with Verus
Set up your wallet, get VRSC, and start participating in the Verus ecosystem.
Get a wallet
Choose the wallet that fits your needs and start securely managing your digital assets.
Wallet options
Full-featured desktop wallet for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Take your wallet on the go with iOS and Android apps.
Advanced option for command-line users, technical setups, full protocol access, and service deployment.
Start with the right setup
Verus Desktop offers the most complete features as a full node, while Verus Mobile is built for convenience on the go.
Securely back up your wallet seed phrase and private keys.
Get VRSC
Choose a way to obtain Verus (VRSC) and start participating in the ecosystem.
Ways to acquire VRSC
Purchase VRSC on cryptocurrency exchanges like SafeTrade.
Convert other cryptocurrencies to VRSC using the built-in DeFi features of Verus Mobile and Desktop.
Earn VRSC by participating in consensus through mining or staking.
Contribute to the ecosystem and earn rewards through bounties and community initiatives.
About Verus (VRSC)
VRSC is the native currency of the Verus ecosystem, used for transactions, staking, and protocol services.
VRSC has no premine, no ICO, and no developer rewards built in. All coins are earned through mining and staking.
Always research and use reputable exchanges when purchasing VRSC.
Participate in the network
Support the Verus ecosystem by mining, staking, running a full node, or contributing to the community.
Ways to participate
Run a full node and stake your VRSC to help secure the network and earn rewards with minimal hardware requirements.
Use your computer's processing power to mine VRSC with the VerusHash algorithm, which favors consumer hardware.
Run Bridgekeeper to facilitate cross-chain transfers between Verus and Ethereum, earning additional rewards.
Participate in development, testing, documentation, or marketing to help grow the ecosystem.
Benefits of participation
Participating in the Verus network helps maintain security, decentralization, and ecosystem health while giving you ways to earn rewards.
Be self-sovereign with VerusID
Take full control of your digital identity, data, and assets with VerusID.
What is VerusID?
VerusID is a self-sovereign identity system built on the Verus Protocol that gives you ownership and control over your digital identity, data, and assets.
Unlike traditional identity systems where third parties control your information, VerusID lets you selectively share information while maintaining privacy and security.
Verus Vault adds another security layer by allowing you to timelock your identity, preventing funds from being spent while still enabling staking and receiving transactions.
Benefits of VerusID
Your data remains with you, not scattered across corporate and centralized databases.
Blockchain-secured identity with consensus-level security and recovery options.
Selective disclosure of information puts you in control of what others can see.