Current releaseReviewed 07 Aug 2026
Cardano, verified locally
Your Cardano.
Your node.
Your control.
A full-node, self-custody desktop wallet for people who want to verify the Cardano ledger independently—not simply trust someone else’s view.
Open source Non-custodial Cardano only
DAEDALUS0%INITIALIZING
TOTAL BALANCE24,860.42 ADAWallet state verified locally
EPOCH579NODE TIPLIVEPEERS18
Cardano mainnetLocal ledger validation activeSECURE
Minimum memory32 GB recommended
Free storageDatabase continues to grow
Desktop platformsWindows · macOS · Linux
THE FULL-NODE DIFFERENCE
Don’t just see the ledger.
Verify it.
A wallet interface is only a representation. Daedalus runs the Cardano stack locally so your view of spendable assets is derived from a chain your machine has validated.
Full-node validation
Runs Cardano node and wallet services locally, independently validating blocks and transactions instead of trusting a hosted balance server.
True self-custody
Your signing keys remain under your control. Daedalus cannot recover a lost phrase, reverse a payment, or move funds on your behalf.
Cardano-native assets
Manage ADA, genuine Cardano-native fungible tokens, stablecoins, NFTs, and Cardano-issued representations of bridged assets.
Stake & participate
Delegate ADA, track rewards, and participate in Cardano governance from the same independently verified wallet environment.
LOCAL BY DESIGN
One action.
Four clear trust boundaries.
Your keys authorize an action. Your local wallet builds it. Your node validates and relays it. The network settles it.
01
Interface
Review wallets, assets, staking, governance and every transaction detail.
02
Wallet engine
Discovers addresses and UTXOs, selects coins and builds transactions locally.
03
Cardano node
Validates chain data, maintains local state and submits signed transactions.
04
Cardano P2P
Shares blocks and transactions across the decentralized network.
01 / INTENTDAEDALUS INTERFACEReview & approve
02 / CONSTRUCTIONWALLET ENGINEUTXO selection
03 / VALIDATIONCARDANO NODELocal chain state
DAEDALUS BUILT FOR A WORKSTATION
Independence has a footprint.
A full node is deliberately more demanding than a light wallet. Plan for synchronization time, a growing local database, stable connectivity and routine maintenance.
- 24 GB RAM minimum32 GB recommended for a smoother experience.
- 250–300 GB free spaceFast storage is preferred; chain data continues to grow.
- Desktop onlyAvailable for Windows, macOS and Linux.
OFFICIAL INSTALLERS
Download for your platform.
Choose the installer that matches your operating system and processor. Every package is served directly from this website and includes a SHA-256 checksum for integrity verification.
Desktop installer
x64Windows
daedalusWalletInstaller-4.2.1.1-windows-x64.exeSHA-256
F5A6009C870E5EE427CE22CAB309AF6371A4019AED59A47E93C307B63DFB9261Apple Silicon installer
Apple SiliconmacOS
daedalusWalletInstaller-4.2.1.1-macos-arm64.dmgSHA-256
29200D3F72C7DBFB3A62BEA10A9C2A527E76F207C06374579B8749BFA0E7A990Debian package
AMD64Linux
daedalus-wallet-installer_4.2.1.1_amd64.debSHA-256
C98F32D4E49E47A20557C29C0BE346D154FE48BABD33D58018757DE67BE8B354Verify before installing. Compare the downloaded file with the published SHA-256 value. Never install Daedalus from an unverified mirror and never provide your recovery phrase during installation.
YOUR KEYS. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Local validation changes trust.
It does not remove risk.
The strongest setup combines a maintained dedicated computer, a compatible Ledger or Trezor device, and an offline recovery backup.
Hardware signingPrivate keys stay on your physical device.Offline recoveryNever photograph, upload or share your phrase.
Read the essential answers ESSENTIAL ANSWERS
Know what you’re
running.
Daedalus is best understood as a specialized Cardano workstation—not an exchange, cloud account, mobile wallet, or multi-chain dApp browser.
Is Daedalus a web or mobile wallet?+
No. Daedalus is a desktop full-node wallet for Windows, macOS and Linux. Any mobile app claiming to be Daedalus should be treated as fraudulent.
Which cryptocurrencies are supported?+
ADA and genuine Cardano-native assets are supported. Native BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, XRP, DOGE and Tron balances are not.
Does a full node make my recovery phrase safe?+
No. Local validation improves data autonomy, but malware, phishing, physical compromise and user error can still expose keys. Keep recovery material offline.
Why does the wallet need so much storage?+
Daedalus keeps and validates a local Cardano node database. The current operational target is 250–300 GB of free space, and that requirement grows over time.
INDEPENDENCE STARTS LOCALLY
Ready to run your own view
of Cardano?
Check your machine, prepare a secure recovery process, and download only from a verified source.