Getting Started with Parallax

Hold it, spend it, mine it, or accept it. Bitcoin's monetary rules with Ethereum's programmability — here is how to start, honestly stated.

1. Inform Yourself
Parallax combines Bitcoin's proven monetary policy with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. Before you start using Parallax, learn about its unique features and security considerations.
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2. Choose Your Wallet
Free Parallax wallets are available for all major operating systems and devices. Choose from mobile apps for everyday use or desktop wallets for advanced features.
Choose a Wallet
3. Get Parallax
You can get Parallax by accepting it as payment, mining it, or purchasing it from exchanges. Multiple options are available to suit your needs.
Mining Exchanges
4. Spend Parallax
The merchant ecosystem is young — the network launched in October 2025 — and grows with adoption. Smart contracts let you automate payments and complex transactions without an intermediary. Ask in the community channels to find merchants accepting LAX today.
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Ready to Start?

A wallet takes a minute to set up and asks nothing about you. From there: receive, send, mine, or build — the network cannot tell the difference between you and anyone else, which is the point.

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