Practical overview
When it fits
Use Yoroi when a lightweight mobile entry point for Cardano asset management, staking, governance, NFTs or DApp connections is relevant and downloading the full blockchain is undesirable.
Who it is for
- Cardano users managing ADA and other tokens on mobile.
- ADA holders who want to delegate to staking pools.
- Users participating in Cardano governance or Project Catalyst voting.
- Cardano users connecting a wallet to DApps or viewing NFTs.
Documented uses
- Create or restore a Cardano wallet.
- Send and receive ADA and other supported assets.
- Review portfolio information and transaction history.
- Delegate ADA to staking pools.
- Swap ADA for other cryptocurrencies through the wallet.
Requirements & limits
The repository documents mobile installation through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. It identifies Yoroi as public, open-source software under the Apache-2.0 license.
- The wallet is designed to be lightweight and does not require downloading the full Cardano blockchain.
- It supports iOS and Android mobile use.
- Ledger hardware-wallet compatibility is documented.
- Cardano network switching includes Mainnet, Preprod and Preview.
- The feature set includes staking, governance, DApp connections, NFT viewing and swaps in addition to transfers.
Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.
Install and set up Yoroi on mobile
Install the Yoroi wallet on an iOS or Android device and begin wallet setup.
Before you start
- An iOS or Android mobile device.
- Access to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Steps
Open the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Search for “Yoroi” and download the app.
Follow the app’s instructions to set up a new wallet or restore an existing wallet with its recovery phrase.
Expected outcome
Yoroi is installed and the user has followed the documented wallet setup or restoration path.
Guide limitations
- The source documents installation and setup but does not specify account, pricing or transaction requirements.
- The installation instructions do not describe later transaction execution steps.
Sources & review
Source record details
- Source availability
- Active
- Sources checked
- 3 October 2026
- Original website title
- Emurgo/yoroi · Official homepage title · retained in its source language

