What Pera Wallet does

Pera Wallet (legal entity Pera Wallet, Lda, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal) is the self-described premier non-custodial wallet for the Algorand blockchain, providing mobile (iOS and Android), web (Pera Web), and hardware-wallet (Ledger Nano X/S/S+) access to ALGO, Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs), and NFTs. The platform is built on open-source software with locally stored private keys, no KYC onboarding, and a transparent, community-driven roadmap. It supports dApp connectivity via the Pera Connect JavaScript SDK (built on WalletConnect) and offers a Public API for ASA and verification data, a block explorer (Pera Explorer) with ASA and Project Verification services, an NFT parser infrastructure for ARC3 and ARC69 standards, and a portfolio tracking module powered by Vestige.fi.

The company's product surface extends beyond core wallet functionality to include Pera NFT Aggregator, a crypto debit card product (Pera Card, currently being transitioned to a new program effective April 3, 2026), Algorand Foundation governance participation tools, and integrations with Tinyman (swaps), Folks Finance and Messina (liquid governance), and Algonode (IPFS). Pera operates a flagship climate partnership with ClimateTrade that has positioned it as carbon negative since 2021 and runs an active community across Discord, Reddit, X, YouTube, Telegram, and Instagram with educational content via Pera Learn. Geographic restrictions apply in the USA, Canada, China, and Israel.

Pera's business model is indirect and freemium. The wallet is free to download and use with no subscription or account fees, and on-chain network fees are paid to the Algorand blockchain rather than to Pera. The company monetizes through potential referral or processing fees on swaps (via Tinyman), affiliate/referral arrangements with staking and governance partners (Folks Finance, Messina), and card transaction fees from Pera Card. Distribution is self-serve and product-led via global app stores and the web interface, targeting Algorand blockchain users, NFT collectors, ALGO stakers, DeFi participants, security-conscious users, and Algorand developers.

Name

Pera Wallet

Legal name

Pera Wallet, Lda

Website

https://perawallet.app

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pera Wallet is a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet for the Algorand blockchain, offering mobile, web, and Ledger hardware wallet access to ALGO, ASAs, and NFTs for retail crypto users, stakers, NFT collectors, and Algorand developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryptocurrency Wallet Software

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Custody Wallets (EOA, seed phrase, HD wallets) (FSAPACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wallet Connectivity & Session Protocols (WalletConnect, deep links, QR, auth sessions) (FSAPACAF)

Keywords

• Non-custodial crypto wallet
• Algorand blockchain wallet
• Digital asset management
• Crypto staking platform
• DeFi wallet application

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Swap Transaction Fees: Pera Wallet facilitates token swaps through third-party providers like Tinyman. While swap execution is handled by third parties, Pera may earn referral or processing fees on transactions conducted within the wallet.
2. Staking Referral/Partnership Revenue: Access to third-party staking services through Pera Wallet. The wallet connects users to liquid staking protocols, stake pools, and governance programs with potential referral arrangements with providers like Folks Finance and Messina.
3. Pera Card: Debit card product allowing users to spend crypto. Currently transitioning to a new card program (old program ends April 3, 2026). May generate revenue through card transaction fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Pera Wallet is a non-custodial mobile and web wallet for the Algorand blockchain that lets individual users store, send, receive, and swap ALGO and Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs), with integrated staking, governance participation, NFT aggregation, and a linked crypto debit card.

Product overview

Pera Wallet is a non-custodial wallet ecosystem for the Algorand blockchain, consisting of two primary products: Pera Mobile (iOS/Android) and Pera Web (browser-based desktop wallet). These core wallets provide self-custodial management of ALGO, Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs), and NFTs. The ecosystem extends through Pera Connect (JavaScript SDK for dApp integration), Pera Explorer (block explorer with ASA/Project verification services), Pera Portfolio (portfolio tracking powered by Vestige.fi), Pera NFT Aggregator (NFT marketplace), Pera Card (crypto debit card - being revamped), Algorand Governance participation tools, and Pera QR Code Generator. Developers can access the Public API for ASA data and integrate via Pera Connect SDK. The wallet emphasizes open-source development, Ledger hardware wallet support, and community-driven roadmap.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pera Web: Browser-based non-custodial wallet for buying, sending, and storing crypto on the Algorand blockchain.
• Pera Card
• Pera Connect
• Pera Explorer
• Pera Portfolio

Products and services

• Pera Mobile Non-custodial mobile wallet application for iOS and Android that allows individual Algorand users to store, send, receive, swap, and manage ALGO and ASAs from their phones.
• Pera Web Web-based non-custodial wallet that lets users access and manage their Algorand accounts, perform swaps, and interact with DeFi from a browser.
• Pera Explorer Blockchain explorer for the Algorand network that lets users look up transactions, accounts, blocks, and asset details directly through Pera Wallet.
• Pera Portfolio Portfolio tracking dashboard that aggregates a user's Algorand wallet balances and asset performance into a single view.
• Pera NFT Aggregator Aggregator that surfaces NFT listings across multiple Algorand NFT marketplaces, allowing users to browse and purchase NFTs without leaving the wallet.
• Pera Card Crypto-backed debit card linked to the Pera Wallet that allows users to spend their Algorand assets at merchants where the card is accepted.
• Pera Connect Developer SDK that enables third-party decentralized applications and websites on Algorand to integrate with and connect to Pera Wallet user accounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 app store rating from 4,500+ reviews indicating high user satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ClimateTradeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021ClimateTrade partnership enables Algorand blockchain carbon offsetting. Through this partnership, Algorand and Pera Wallet have been carbon negative since 2021. ClimateTrade provides the carbon offset verification and trading infrastructure.
• WalletConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationWalletConnect is the underlying protocol enabling Pera Connect SDK. This integration allows Pera Wallet to connect with web-based dApps, sign transactions, and provide seamless wallet-as-a-service functionality for the Algorand ecosystem.
• TinymancoreTechnology or IntegrationTinyman is referenced as the primary swap provider for Algorand token (ASA) swaps within Pera Mobile. The wallet integrates Tinyman for instant token swapping functionality.
• Algorand FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlgorand Foundation is the governing body of the Algorand blockchain. Pera Wallet provides official governance program access for ALGO staking and voting. The Foundation also provides grants, developer resources, and ecosystem support that benefits Pera.
• Folks FinancecoreTechnology or IntegrationFolks Finance offers liquid governance on Algorand. Pera Wallet integrates Folks Finance as a governance option, allowing users to earn higher yields with liquid governance through Pera.
• MessinacoreTechnology or IntegrationMessina provides auto-compounding governance rewards in a single token. Pera Wallet integrates Messina as a governance option accessible from the wallet.
• Vestige.ficoreTechnology or IntegrationVestige.fi powers Pera Portfolio feature, providing Algorand Standard Asset price charts and portfolio tracking functionality within the Pera Wallet application.
• LedgercoreTechnology or IntegrationLedger is the industry-standard hardware wallet provider. Pera Wallet has full support for Ledger Nano X, S, and S+ models. Users can import Ledger accounts into Pera Web for hardware wallet-secured transactions. Pera links to Ledger's shop for users to purchase devices.
• AlgonodecoreTechnology or IntegrationAlgonode IPFS service is used by Pera's Public API for NFT thumbnail URLs and media URLs. Pera recommends users sign up for dedicated Algonode plans for production use.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MyAlgo Wallet: Web-based Algorand wallet with self-custody and dApp connectivity. Competes directly with Pera Web for Algorand users seeking browser-based wallet experiences.
• Defly Wallet: Algorand-focused mobile and web wallet offering self-custody, dApp connectivity, and asset management. Direct competitor to Pera within the Algorand ecosystem, competing for the same primary user base of ALGO holders and DeFi users.

Broad incumbents

• Exodus Wallet: Multi-chain desktop and mobile wallet supporting 50+ blockchains including Algorand. Competes with Pera for retail crypto users who prefer a single wallet across multiple chains.
• Trust Wallet: Major multi-chain self-custody wallet owned by Binance supporting Algorand and many other chains. Represents a broad incumbent that could deepen Algorand features and compete with Pera's multi-product strategy.
• MetaMask: Largest self-custody wallet by users, primarily EVM-focused but a structural competitor for any wallet user in the crypto space. Indirectly relevant as the dominant wallet dApp connectivity standard.
• Phantom Wallet: Leading consumer-friendly multi-chain wallet, originally Solana-focused and now expanding to Ethereum and Bitcoin. Comparable in product-led GTM, mobile/web coverage, and consumer UX to Pera.
• Coinbase Wallet: Self-custody wallet from Coinbase supporting multiple chains including Algorand. Broad incumbent competing for the same retail crypto user with the backing of a publicly listed exchange.

Others

• WalletConnect: Protocol and SDK that powers Pera Connect. Adjacent enabling technology that Pera depends on for dApp connectivity; not a direct competitor but a critical infrastructure dependency and ecosystem partner.
• Vestige.fi: Algorand DeFi and analytics platform that powers Pera Portfolio. Partner and partial peer — overlapping in portfolio tracking and ASA analytics functionality on Algorand.

Emerging players

• AlgoFi: Algorand DeFi protocol with its own wallet interface for lending, borrowing, and trading. Adjacent competitor that captures wallet engagement within its native DeFi product on the same chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PeraAlgoWallet
• GitHubgithub.com/perawallet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PeraWalletApp
• Instagraminstagram.com/perawallet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pera-wallet

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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