Create a Phantom wallet and buy SOL
The wallet to store your NFTs, and the currency to buy them.
To buy and hold the Tomorrowland NFTs, you need two things: a digital wallet and a little SOL, the currency of the Solana blockchain. Phantom, the most widely used wallet on Solana, takes a few minutes to set up and also lets you buy SOL by bank card.
- Phantom is a free browser extension (and mobile app): it's where your NFTs and SOL will be stored.
- Your 12-word secret phrase is the key to your wallet: write it on paper and never give it to anyone.
- SOL can be bought directly in Phantom by card, or sent from an exchange such as Binance, Coinbase or Kraken.
What's a wallet?
A wallet is a digital purse. Phantom is a free browser extension, like an ad blocker or a translator. It's where your NFTs and SOL are stored, and it's what connects you to Magic Eden and Matrica.
Install Phantom in 5 steps
- 1
Download
Go to phantom.app (and only that address) and click "Download".
- 2
Install the extension
Choose your browser; Chrome is recommended. Phantom is also available on iPhone and Android.
- 3
Create the wallet
Click "Create a new wallet" and choose a strong password. It protects access on this device.
- 4
Write down the secret phrase
Phantom shows 12 words. Copy them in order, on paper. They let you recover your wallet on any device.
- 5
Ready
Your Solana address appears: it's like an account number, which you can share to receive SOL.
Buying SOL
SOL is Solana's currency, like the euro in Europe. It's used to buy NFTs and pay transaction fees, which only cost a few cents.
By card, in Phantom
Open Phantom, click "Deposit", then choose one of the payment services offered (such as MoonPay or Coinbase). Enter the amount and follow the instructions: the SOL arrives within minutes.
From an exchange
If you already have SOL on Binance, Coinbase or Kraken, copy your Solana address in Phantom ("Deposit" button) and use it as the withdrawal address on the exchange.
How much to buy?
The price of the 3 NFTs (see the tracker) plus a small margin for fees. Always keep a little SOL in the wallet to sign transactions.
FAQ
Is Phantom free?
Yes. The extension and the app are free. You only pay for the SOL you buy and Solana's transaction fees, a few cents each.
What if I lose my secret phrase?
As long as you can access Phantom on a device, you can display it again in the settings. If you lose both the device and the phrase, the wallet is lost for good.
Can I use a wallet other than Phantom?
Yes, any Solana-compatible wallet works with Magic Eden and Matrica. Phantom is simply the most common and the easiest to start with.