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WPOL Hardware Wallet for Polygon PoS

Does the Cryptnox wallet support WPOL on Polygon PoS?

Yes. The Cryptnox Crypto Hardware Wallet – Dual-Card Set can hold WPOL on Polygon PoS after you add Polygon PoS with Add a Network and add WPOL with Add a Token. WPOL is the current Wrapped Polygon Ecosystem Token, formerly Wrapped MATIC. It is not pre-programmed on the cards. Use the Polygon PoS token contract 0x0d500B1d8E8eF31E21C99d1Db9A6444d3ADf1270; native POL can also be held by adding Polygon PoS.

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WPOL support route on Polygon PoS

WPOL is added to Cryptnox as an ERC-20-equivalent token on the Polygon PoS EVM chain. The setup starts with Polygon PoS because the chain defines the 0x-prefixed 20-byte EVM address, and it continues with the WPOL token contract because the token is not pre-programmed on the cards.

The contract to add is 0x0d500B1d8E8eF31E21C99d1Db9A6444d3ADf1270. Polygon’s POL documentation for Polygon PoS explains the POL context for Polygon PoS, and the WPOL token route belongs under that same Polygon PoS EVM setting.

What you configure for WPOL

  • Chain: Polygon PoS, added through Add a Network.
  • Token: WPOL, added through Add a Token.
  • Standard: ERC-20-equivalent token on the Polygon PoS EVM chain.
  • Contract: 0x0d500B1d8E8eF31E21C99d1Db9A6444d3ADf1270.
  • Address format: 0x-prefixed 20-byte EVM address.

If WPOL is one part of a wider Polygon PoS plan, the Cryptnox coin and blockchain support page helps you check which other chains and token routes can be considered with the same card set.

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WPOL is added after setup, not shipped as a preset

The Cryptnox cards do not arrive with WPOL already enabled. A buyer adds the route once in the Cryptnox app: first Polygon PoS through Add a Network, then WPOL through Add a Token. This matters because a 0x address alone does not identify the asset; WPOL is identified by its Polygon PoS chain context and by its token contract.

Native POL and WPOL are handled through different app entries. Native POL on Polygon PoS is available through the network route. WPOL is the token route on that same Polygon PoS EVM chain. Both use 0x-prefixed 20-byte EVM addresses, but the app entry for WPOL depends on the token contract.

WPOL compared with native POL

  • Native POL: add Polygon PoS with Add a Network.
  • WPOL: add Polygon PoS, then add the WPOL contract with Add a Token.
  • Address style: both use a 0x-prefixed EVM address on Polygon PoS.
  • Card state on arrival: WPOL is not pre-programmed before you initialise and configure the set.

Polygon describes the network change in its MATIC to POL migration announcement. For the native Polygon PoS route, the Cryptnox Polygon hardware wallet page is the closest companion page to this WPOL token page.

Secure element key model for a WPOL address

For a WPOL balance on Polygon PoS, the relevant private key is the key for the 0x-prefixed EVM address. In the Cryptnox Dual-Card Set, private keys are generated inside the secure element and never leave it. The app is used to add Polygon PoS, add the WPOL contract, and work with the address; the key remains in the card.

Each card uses an EAL6+-certified chip. That certification belongs to the chip/platform. WPOL support is created by adding the Polygon PoS network and the WPOL token contract in the app, so the buyer gets the hardware key model and a clear token configuration route.

How the model applies to WPOL

  • The key for the Polygon PoS EVM address is created inside the secure element.
  • The WPOL contract tells the app which Polygon PoS token balance to show for that address.
  • The EAL6+-certified chip is the security property of the chip/platform.
  • The card does not need a factory-loaded WPOL setting to control a WPOL-capable Polygon PoS address.

The Cryptnox Crypto Hardware Wallet – Dual-Card Set is the card set used for the WPOL route described on this page.

Dual-card backup for the same Polygon PoS route

The Dual-Card Set ships uninitialised. During setup, the seed is generated inside both secure elements, so the second card becomes the backup for the same Polygon PoS address route. For WPOL, that means the backup card protects access to the address that can hold the token after the Polygon PoS network and WPOL contract have been added in the app.

The default setup does not depend on writing down a recovery phrase. Importing an existing 12- or 24-word BIP39 recovery phrase is an advanced option for a user who deliberately chooses that route. For a new WPOL setup, the intended flow is to initialise the two cards together and keep the second card as the backup.

What the second card backs up for WPOL

  • The Polygon PoS EVM address created from the seed generated inside both secure elements.
  • The ability to use that same address for WPOL after the token contract is added.
  • The native POL route on Polygon PoS if the network is added.
  • The card-based key relationship, not a separate pre-programmed WPOL balance.

Before receiving WPOL, use the Cryptnox hardware wallet tutorials for setup guidance, then confirm that Polygon PoS and the WPOL contract are both present in the app.

Using the Cryptnox app for WPOL

For WPOL, the free Cryptnox app on iOS and Android is where the Polygon PoS network and the WPOL token contract are added. The app handles the visible route: Polygon PoS as the EVM chain, WPOL as the token, and the 0x-prefixed 20-byte address controlled by the card.

Cryptnox connects to Web3 through WalletConnect and works with MetaMask. In a WPOL context, that gives the buyer a way to use a Polygon PoS EVM address while keeping the private key for that address inside the card secure element. Unlock uses the phone’s biometric check through the Cryptnox app; the card itself has no biometric sensor.

WPOL setup checklist in the app

  • Install the Cryptnox app on iOS or Android.
  • Initialise the Dual-Card Set so both secure elements receive the generated seed.
  • Add Polygon PoS with Add a Network.
  • Add WPOL with Add a Token.
  • Use 0x0d500B1d8E8eF31E21C99d1Db9A6444d3ADf1270 as the WPOL contract.
  • Check that the receiving address is a 0x-prefixed Polygon PoS EVM address.

If your purchase decision includes assets with different address models, compare this WPOL route with the Cryptnox Bitcoin hardware wallet page, where the setup is not based on a Polygon PoS token contract.

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Contact and NFC smart card use for WPOL

The Cryptnox card is a contact and NFC smart card. When adding WPOL, you can tap the card to a phone while using the Cryptnox app, or insert the card into a reader. The dual-interface form factor supports the same Polygon PoS address route whether you are configuring WPOL from the phone route or using contact reader access.

The cards are made in Switzerland, and the product is Swiss-engineered. For a WPOL buyer, the practical sequence remains the same: initialise the Dual-Card Set, keep the second card as the backup, add Polygon PoS, and then add the WPOL contract. WPOL remains an ERC-20-equivalent token on Polygon PoS.

Before sending WPOL to the address

  • Polygon PoS is the selected network.
  • WPOL is present as a token under Polygon PoS.
  • The contract shown is 0x0d500B1d8E8eF31E21C99d1Db9A6444d3ADf1270.
  • The receiving address begins with 0x.
  • The second card from the Dual-Card Set has been kept as the backup.

When the Dual-Card Set fits a WPOL buyer

The Cryptnox Dual-Card Set fits a buyer who wants WPOL on Polygon PoS, understands that WPOL is added after purchase, and wants the backup to be another card rather than a default written recovery step. The buyer is not purchasing a WPOL-preloaded card; the buyer is purchasing a hardware wallet set that can hold the Polygon PoS address after the network and token are configured.

The Cryptnox hardware wallet collection is a practical starting point if you are comparing WPOL with other asset pages before choosing the Dual-Card Set. If your comparison includes other networks, the Cryptnox TRON hardware wallet page and the Cryptnox Ronin hardware wallet page show why each chain needs its own setup route rather than one generic token instruction.

For WPOL specifically, the decision comes down to four checks: Polygon PoS support, the correct token contract, a secure element key model for the 0x address, and the second card acting as the backup. Those are the pieces that make the Cryptnox Crypto Hardware Wallet – Dual-Card Set relevant for holding WPOL.

Frequently asked questions

Is WPOL already enabled when the Cryptnox cards arrive?

No. WPOL is not pre-programmed on the cards. After you initialise the Dual-Card Set, add Polygon PoS with Add a Network and then add WPOL with Add a Token. Use the Polygon PoS contract 0x0d500B1d8E8eF31E21C99d1Db9A6444d3ADf1270.

Which network should I choose for WPOL in Cryptnox?

Choose Polygon PoS. WPOL is held as an ERC-20-equivalent token on the Polygon PoS EVM chain, not as a separate network. The address format is a 0x-prefixed 20-byte EVM address, and the WPOL token contract identifies the asset under that network.

Can the same Cryptnox setup hold native POL on Polygon PoS?

Yes. Native POL on Polygon PoS can be held by adding Polygon PoS through Add a Network. WPOL uses a different setup step because it is added as a token under that same network. Both routes use the Polygon PoS EVM address format.

Where is the private key for my WPOL address created?

The private key for the Polygon PoS address is generated inside the card secure element and never leaves it. Adding WPOL in the app does not create a separate key for the token; it tells the app to show the WPOL balance for the card-controlled Polygon PoS address.

How does the second card back up WPOL access?

The Dual-Card Set is initialised so the seed is generated inside both secure elements. The second card is therefore the backup for the same Polygon PoS address route. After WPOL is added with the correct contract, that same backed-up address can be used for WPOL.

Does the card itself scan a fingerprint or face for WPOL use?

No. The card has no biometric sensor. Unlock uses the phone’s biometric check through the Cryptnox app. For WPOL, the card still controls the Polygon PoS address through its secure element while the app provides the network and token interface.

Can I use WalletConnect or MetaMask with WPOL on Cryptnox?

Yes. The Cryptnox app connects to Web3 through WalletConnect and works with MetaMask. For WPOL, configure Polygon PoS first and add the WPOL token contract so the app is using the correct EVM chain and token route.

Is the Cryptnox wallet an HD wallet with a new receive address for each transaction?

No, and on this network that is not a limitation. The Cryptnox wallet uses one address per chain. HD address rotation comes from Bitcoin’s UTXO model and the BIP32/BIP44/BIP49/BIP84 derivation scheme; on account-model networks each account is a single fixed address by design, so the question does not apply in the same way. Cryptnox’s single-address-per-chain behaviour matches how these networks work.

At the cryptography layer the card derives keys along BIP32 and SLIP-10 paths, one path per supported chain, though that is not exposed in the app as multi-address management.

Does Cryptnox ship worldwide, and will I pay import duties?

Yes. Cryptnox ships worldwide from the official CRYPTNOX store. Orders to Switzerland, the European Union and the United States are dispatched from stock already held in each of those regions, so the parcel does not cross a customs border into your country and there are no import duties to pay. Orders to other destinations are shipped internationally, and any import duties or local taxes are set by the destination country and are the recipient’s responsibility. Current shipping rates are shown at checkout.