Step 2: Create a Viewing Key
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Viewing keys (also referred to as a permit) allow users to view encrypted token balances on Secret Network. They let you see your own balances, and can also allow third parties access. Viewing keys are important for auditors, wallets, explorers, and etc to provide a good user experience.
In the Shade app, Navigate to your
Find any token you would like to see a balance for
Select “View Balance”
Your wallet extension will pop up with auto-populated information such as Contract Address, Name, Symbol and Decimal. This is a FREE transaction.
Click “Confirm”
Approve the transaction
Now you can see all balances, for free, across all your devices.
Note: Shade Protocol made a UX upgrade in October 2024 to remove individual viewing keys for each token. We also removed gas fees. This UX upgrade now allows you to get started in 2-3 FREE clicks.
Once created, this key will work in other places that use your balance too such as liquidity pools and other token balances. This will work across multiple devices.
If you're new to our app, check out our for additional tutorials to help you get familiar with the Shade app and become a pro user. We have videos that will walk you through all the features step-by-step.
Information provided in this post is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute formal investment advice. Please read the full disclaimer at before relying on any information herein.
