Phantom_@Wallet — Presentation
Introduction
Phantom is a modern cryptocurrency wallet focused on the Solana blockchain and optimized for speed, usability and security. This presentation explains Phantom’s purpose, core features, security model, UX considerations, common user flows and recommended best practices for onboarding users and presenters. The content is structured to work as slides, a presenter script and a printable handout.
Why Phantom matters
Phantom brings mainstream-grade usability to crypto by removing unnecessary friction for users interacting with decentralized applications (dApps). While many wallets prioritize protocol completeness, Phantom focuses on a product-first approach — delivering a fast extension, a clean mobile app, and tight dApp integration. This reduces cognitive load for newcomers and increases retention for power users.
Core features overview
Account management
Phantom lets users create, import and manage multiple accounts, with clear labeling, customizable icons and an easy account switcher. The wallet stores keys locally (encrypted) and offers export/import using standard seed phrases.
Token support & NFT gallery
Phantom supports SPL tokens and provides an integrated NFT gallery that displays collections, metadata and previews. For presentations, emphasize how this visual approach helps onboarding collectors and artists.
dApp connections & signatures
Phantom uses a secure connection flow with permission prompts for dApps. Transactions and message signing requests show clear summaries, expected fees and origin domains — a critical UX signal for user trust.
Security model
Local key storage
Keys and secrets are encrypted and stored locally on the user device. Phantom’s threat model assumes the client device is the primary protection layer; therefore, user education on backup phrases and device security is essential.
Permission prompts & transaction details
Phantom surfaces the origin of requests and transaction summaries. Presenters should walk users through an example transaction: show how the wallet indicates program calls, token transfers and approximate fees.
Common user flows (walkthroughs)
Flow 1 — New user: create wallet
Step 1: Install the Phantom extension or mobile app. Step 2: Choose “Create new wallet.” Step 3: Copy the seed phrase and store it offline. Step 4: Confirm the phrase and set up a password. Emphasize the importance of offline backups and never sharing the seed phrase.
Flow 2 — Connecting to a dApp
Step 1: Open the dApp and click Connect → Choose Phantom. Step 2: Review the connection prompt and grant only the requested permissions. Step 3: For transactions, validate the sender, amount and any program calls.
Flow 3 — Receiving and sending tokens
Receiving: copy the public address or use the QR code. Sending: paste recipient address, confirm token and amount, then review fees in the confirmation modal. Encourage audience practice with small amounts.
UX & onboarding best practices
Make the first transaction trivial
The first successful send/receive experience should be under five minutes. Use testnet tokens or a tiny mainnet amount to let users experience signing and confirmations without financial risk.
Language & affordances
Use plain language: prefer "Connect to a site" over "approve program". Buttons should have explicit microcopy (e.g., "Sign transaction: swap 0.5 SOL for 50 TOKEN") and contextual help links for novices.
Designing a short demo script (5–7 minutes)
Slide 1 — Hook (30 seconds)
Open with a simple benefit statement: "Sign in with your wallet in seconds, manage NFTs, and use dApps — without giving up custody." Show the Phantom logo and a 10s animated flow.
Slide 2 — Create wallet (90 seconds)
Walk through creating a wallet, capturing the seed phrase, and storing it. Prompt the audience: "Where would you store a seed phrase?" — encourage one quick shout-out to engage.
Slide 3 — Connect & approve (120 seconds)
Demonstrate connecting to a demo dApp, then approve a low-value transaction. Show the confirmation modal and highlight the domain name, transaction summary and fee estimate.
Risks, limitations and mitigation
Phishing & front‑end impersonation
Attackers mimic dApp UIs — users must confirm the domain shown in the wallet prompt. Teach users to hover over links, verify URL slugs and use bookmarks for frequently used sites.
Device compromise
If a device is compromised, local keys may be at risk. Mitigation: hardware wallets, regular OS updates and anti‑malware practices. For production audiences, recommend integrating Phantom with hardware signers where available.
Resources — 10 official links
Open these during or after your presentation. Buttons are color-coded to make them easy to spot.
Tip
Open at least two of these links during the demo — one to show the product and one to show documentation or security details. That validates both product polish and trust signals.
Metrics to measure success
Track these KPIs to determine onboarding effectiveness: conversion rate from install → seed backup, first-transaction completion rate, dApp connection frequency, average session length and support ticket volume related to seed recovery.
Closing — recommended next steps
1) Run a short, closed test with staff or power users (10–20 people). 2) Iterate microcopy on prompts that cause the most rejections. 3) Add contextual help links for each modal. 4) Consider a small onboarding flow that issues a testnet token so users can practice without risk.