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Eternl vs Lace: which Cardano wallet is better?
Both Eternl and Lace are non-custodial Cardano wallets — but they target very different users. Eternl is the power-user toolkit with multi-delegation and a desktop app; Lace is Input Output's polished, beginner-friendly wallet.
| Feature | Eternl | Lace |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Tastenkunst (community-driven) | Input Output (IOG) |
| Custody | Non-custodial | Non-custodial |
| Multi-account | Unlimited | Limited |
| Multi-delegation staking | Yes | No |
| Hardware wallets | Ledger, Trezor | Ledger, Trezor |
| NFT gallery | Advanced (folders, metadata) | Built-in |
| DApp connector (CIP-30) | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Windows, macOS, Linux | Browser only |
| Mobile app | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Best for | Power users, stake pool operators, NFT collectors | Beginners who want an IOG-branded wallet |
Pick Eternl if…
- You want multi-delegation staking
- You collect Cardano NFTs and want folders + metadata
- You prefer a desktop app over browser-only
- You run multiple Cardano accounts
Pick Lace if…
- You are new to Cardano and want the simplest UX
- You prefer an IOG-branded wallet
- You don't need multi-delegation or advanced tooling