🔍 Project Goal

To evaluate top Solana wallets based on their features and assess their compatibility with Solana Pay QR code payments, enabling developers and users to select the most suitable wallet for payments, staking, NFT management, and overall user experience.

📊 Wallet Features Matrix

User research findings, competitor analysis, and design opportunities.

Wallet Platform(s) Staking NFTs dApp Access Multisig/Hardware Solana Pay QR Solana Fiat 0n-ramp / 0ff-ramps
Phantom Browser Extension, Mobile ✅ ✅ ✅ Ledger ✅ ✅
Solflare Browser Extension, Mobile ✅ ✅ ✅ Ledger ✅ ❌
Backpack Browser Extension, Mobile ✅ ✅ ✅ Ledger ✅ ❌
Bitget Wallet Desktop, Browser Extension, Mobile ✅ ✅ ✅ Trezor, Ledger ✅ ❌
Okx wallet Desktop, Browser Extension, Mobile ✅ ✅ ✅ Trezor ✅ ❌
Trust Wallet Browser Extension, Mobile ✅ ✅ ✅ Ledger ✅ ❌
Exodus Desktop, Mobile ✅ ✅ ❌ Trezor ✅ ❌

🧪 Solana Pay QR Evaluation

I evaluated each Solana wallet listed through hands-on testing and research for its capability to scan and handle QR payments via Solana Pay. The user flow, clarity, and overall experience were rated on a scale of 1 to 5, as shown below

Wallet Solana Pay Flow Steps UX Rating Screenshots
Phantom Open app → Tap QR → Scan → Approve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅
Solflare Open app → Scan → Review Tx → Confirm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅
Backpack Opens app → Tap Send → Scan → Confirm ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅
Bitget Wallet Scan via Camera → Review Tx → Confirm ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅
Okx Wallet Open app → Tap QR → Scan → Approve ⭐⭐⭐ ✅
Trust Wallet Open app → Tap QR → Scan → Approve ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅
Exodus Solana Pay tab → Scan → Approve ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✅

🖼 Solana Pay Wallet Features

WalletSolana Pay Flow StepsUX RatingScreenshots - visual selection (1).png

🖼 Which Solana Pay Wallet Should I Use

WalletSolana Pay Flow StepsUX RatingScreenshots - visual selection (2).png

🔍 Key Observations