Wallet providers overview

Create-nextjs-dapp supports 8 different wallet providers across EVM and Solana blockchains. This guide helps you understand the differences and choose the right provider for your project.

Quick comparison

Providers are listed in the recommended order within each category. The first option for each blockchain is the most popular choice.

EVM providers

Provider	Best for	Key features	Chains
RainbowKit	Most dApps	Beautiful UX, extensive wallet support, highly customizable	EVM
ConnectKit	Design-focused apps	Customizable UI, smooth animations, modern design	EVM
Privy	Onboarding new users	Email/social login, embedded wallets, SMS auth	EVM, Solana
Dynamic	Multi-chain apps	Multi-chain support, embedded wallets, fiat onramps	EVM, Solana
Reown (AppKit)	WalletConnect users	Official WalletConnect SDK, cross-platform	EVM, Solana
Thirdweb	Full-stack projects	Backend SDKs, smart contracts, analytics	EVM, Solana
GetPara (Capsule)	Enterprise apps	MPC wallets, email auth, recovery options	EVM

Solana providers

Provider	Best for	Key features
Wallet Adapter	Pure Solana dApps	Standard Solana wallet support, lightweight
Privy	Onboarding new users	Email/social login, embedded wallets
Dynamic	Multi-chain apps	EVM + Solana support, fiat onramps
Reown (AppKit)	WalletConnect users	Official WalletConnect SDK
Thirdweb	Full-stack projects	Backend SDKs, analytics

Detailed provider profiles

RainbowKit (EVM)

RainbowKit

Best UX for connecting wallets (recommended for most EVM projects)

From the source:

src/config/wallets.ts

rainbowkit: {
  name: "RainbowKit",
  description: "Best UX for connecting wallets (recommended)",
  chains: ["evm"],
}

Strengths:

Beautiful, polished UI out of the box
Supports 100+ wallets automatically
Extensive theming and customization
Built on top of Wagmi (industry standard)
Active maintenance by Rainbow team

Best for:

General-purpose dApps
Projects prioritizing user experience
Apps needing wide wallet compatibility

When to avoid:

Need social logins (use Privy/Dynamic)
Solana support required
Need embedded wallets for non-crypto users

ConnectKit (EVM)

ConnectKit

Beautiful, customizable wallet connection UI

From the source:

src/config/wallets.ts

connectkit: {
  name: "ConnectKit",
  description: "Beautiful, customizable wallet connection UI",
  chains: ["evm"],
}

Strengths:

Smooth animations and transitions
Highly customizable design system
Modern, minimalist aesthetic
Built on Wagmi
Great documentation

Best for:

Design-focused projects
Apps with specific brand requirements
Projects wanting fine-grained UI control

When to avoid:

Need social logins
Prefer RainbowKit’s wallet variety
Building multi-chain apps

Privy (EVM & Solana)

Privy

Email, social, and wallet login with embedded wallets

From the source:

src/config/wallets.ts

privy: {
  name: "Privy",
  description: "Email, social, and wallet login with embedded wallets",
  chains: ["evm", "solana"],
}

Strengths:

Email and social authentication (Google, Twitter, Discord)
Embedded wallets created automatically
SMS authentication option
Multi-chain support (EVM + Solana)
User doesn’t need existing wallet

Best for:

Consumer-facing apps
Onboarding non-crypto users
Apps needing email login
Multi-chain projects

When to avoid:

Targeting crypto-native users only
Need full decentralization (embedded wallets are custodial)
Want to avoid vendor lock-in

Dynamic (EVM & Solana)

Dynamic

Multi-chain auth with embedded wallets and onramps

From the source:

src/config/wallets.ts

dynamic: {
  name: "Dynamic",
  description: "Multi-chain auth with embedded wallets and onramps",
  chains: ["evm", "solana"],
}

Strengths:

Multi-chain from day one (EVM + Solana)
Embedded wallets with social auth
Built-in fiat onramps
User analytics dashboard
Enterprise features available

Best for:

Multi-chain applications
Apps needing fiat-to-crypto flows
Projects requiring user analytics
Enterprise/B2B applications

When to avoid:

Simple wallet connection needs
Cost-sensitive projects (pricing scales with users)
Prefer open-source solutions

Reown / AppKit (EVM & Solana)

Reown (AppKit)

WalletConnect’s official SDK (formerly Web3Modal)

From the source:

src/config/wallets.ts

reown: {
  name: "Reown (AppKit)",
  description: "WalletConnect's official SDK (formerly Web3Modal)",
  chains: ["evm", "solana"],
}

Strengths:

Official WalletConnect implementation
Mobile wallet scanning with QR codes
Cross-platform consistency
Multi-chain support
No vendor lock-in (WalletConnect protocol)

Best for:

Mobile-first dApps
Apps using WalletConnect protocol
Cross-platform applications
Multi-chain projects

When to avoid:

Don’t need mobile wallet scanning
Prefer more polished UI (use RainbowKit)
Need social logins

Thirdweb (EVM & Solana)

Thirdweb

Full-stack web3 development platform

From the source:

src/config/wallets.ts

thirdweb: {
  name: "Thirdweb",
  description: "Full-stack web3 development platform with embedded wallets",
  chains: ["evm", "solana"],
}

Strengths:

Full development platform (not just wallets)
Backend SDKs for Node.js, Python, Go
Smart contract templates and deployment
Analytics and monitoring
Embedded wallets with social auth

Best for:

Full-stack web3 projects
Teams wanting end-to-end solution
Projects needing backend SDKs
Apps requiring smart contract tools

When to avoid:

Just need wallet connection (use RainbowKit)
Want minimal dependencies
Prefer specialized tools

GetPara / Capsule (EVM)

GetPara (Capsule)

Embedded wallets with MPC key management

From the source:

src/config/wallets.ts

getpara: {
  name: "GetPara (Capsule)",
  description: "Embedded wallets with MPC key management",
  chains: ["evm"],
}

Strengths:

MPC (Multi-Party Computation) security
Email-based authentication
Account recovery without seed phrases
Enterprise-grade security
Developer-friendly SDK

Best for:

Enterprise applications
Apps requiring high security
Projects needing account recovery
B2B web3 products

When to avoid:

Consumer apps (less wallet variety)
Solana support needed
Targeting crypto-native users

Solana Wallet Adapter (Solana)

Solana Wallet Adapter

Standard Solana wallet connection (recommended for Solana)

From the source:

src/config/wallets.ts

"wallet-adapter": {
  name: "Solana Wallet Adapter",
  description: "Standard Solana wallet connection (recommended)",
  chains: ["solana"],
}

Strengths:

Official Solana wallet standard
Supports all major Solana wallets (Phantom, Solflare, etc.)
Lightweight and focused
Active community support
No vendor lock-in

Best for:

Pure Solana dApps
Projects targeting Solana ecosystem
Apps wanting standard implementation

When to avoid:

Need multi-chain support (use Dynamic/Privy)
Want social logins
Targeting non-crypto users

How to choose

Choose your blockchain

EVM (Ethereum) or Solana?

Most projects start with EVM for wider ecosystem
Solana is great for high-performance apps
Need both? Use Privy, Dynamic, Reown, or Thirdweb

Identify your users

Crypto-native or mainstream?Crypto-native users: Use RainbowKit, ConnectKit, or Wallet AdapterMainstream users: Use Privy, Dynamic, or Thirdweb for social logins

Consider your needs

Just wallet connection? → RainbowKit or Wallet Adapter
Social logins? → Privy or Dynamic
Multi-chain? → Privy, Dynamic, Reown, or Thirdweb
Full platform? → Thirdweb
Enterprise? → GetPara or Dynamic

Check pricing

Most providers are free for small projects:

Free forever: RainbowKit, ConnectKit, Wallet Adapter
Free tier: Privy (up to 1K MAU), Dynamic (limited features), Thirdweb
Contact sales: GetPara (enterprise focus)

Common patterns

Pattern: Pure EVM dApp

npx create-nextjs-dapp my-dapp --chain evm --wallet rainbowkit

Why: RainbowKit offers the best UX for standard Ethereum dApps with wide wallet support.

Pattern: Solana NFT marketplace

npx create-nextjs-dapp nft-market --chain solana --wallet wallet-adapter

Why: Wallet Adapter is the standard for Solana with support for all major wallets.

npx create-nextjs-dapp my-app --chain evm --wallet privy

Why: Privy allows users to sign in with email/social without needing a wallet.

Pattern: Multi-chain DeFi

npx create-nextjs-dapp defi-app --chain evm --wallet dynamic

Why: Dynamic supports both EVM and Solana from day one, with fiat onramps.

Provider compatibility

Compatibility matrix based on the source code:

src/config/wallets.ts

export function getProvidersForChain(chain: Chain): WalletProvider[] {
  return (Object.entries(WALLET_PROVIDERS) as [WalletProvider, ProviderInfo][])
    .filter(([, info]) => info.chains.includes(chain))
    .map(([key]) => key);
}

EVM: rainbowkit, connectkit, privy, dynamic, reown, thirdweb, getpara (7 options) Solana: wallet-adapter, privy, dynamic, reown, thirdweb (5 options) Both chains: privy, dynamic, reown, thirdweb (4 multi-chain options)

Switching providers later

While possible, switching wallet providers requires code changes:

Wallet provider integration is tied to:

Provider components in components/Providers.tsx
Wallet buttons in components/Header.tsx
Dependencies in package.json
Configuration in app/layout.tsx

Plan carefully before choosing! The easiest switch is between RainbowKit ↔ ConnectKit (both use Wagmi).

Next steps

Once you’ve chosen a provider:

Create your project with the CLI
Read the provider-specific documentation
Configure your environment variables (API keys, project IDs)
Customize the wallet connection UI
Add your smart contract interactions

RainbowKit setup

Configure RainbowKit with custom themes and chains

Privy setup

Set up social logins and embedded wallets

Dynamic setup

Configure multi-chain auth and onramps

Wallet Adapter setup

Connect Solana wallets with standard adapter

Get Started

Guides

Wallet Providers

Advanced

Quick comparison

EVM providers

Solana providers

Detailed provider profiles

RainbowKit (EVM)

RainbowKit

ConnectKit (EVM)

ConnectKit

Privy (EVM & Solana)

Privy

Dynamic (EVM & Solana)

Dynamic

Reown / AppKit (EVM & Solana)

Reown (AppKit)

Thirdweb (EVM & Solana)

Thirdweb

GetPara / Capsule (EVM)

GetPara (Capsule)

Solana Wallet Adapter (Solana)

Solana Wallet Adapter

How to choose

Common patterns

Pattern: Pure EVM dApp

Pattern: Solana NFT marketplace

Pattern: Multi-chain DeFi

Provider compatibility

Switching providers later

Next steps

RainbowKit setup

Privy setup

Dynamic setup

Wallet Adapter setup

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Get Started

Guides

Wallet Providers

Advanced

​Quick comparison

​EVM providers

​Solana providers

​Detailed provider profiles

​RainbowKit (EVM)

RainbowKit

​ConnectKit (EVM)

ConnectKit

​Privy (EVM & Solana)

Privy

​Dynamic (EVM & Solana)

Dynamic

​Reown / AppKit (EVM & Solana)

Reown (AppKit)

​Thirdweb (EVM & Solana)

Thirdweb

​GetPara / Capsule (EVM)

GetPara (Capsule)

​Solana Wallet Adapter (Solana)

Solana Wallet Adapter

​How to choose

​Common patterns

​Pattern: Pure EVM dApp

​Pattern: Solana NFT marketplace

​Pattern: Consumer app with social login

​Pattern: Multi-chain DeFi

​Provider compatibility

​Switching providers later

​Next steps

RainbowKit setup

Privy setup

Dynamic setup

Wallet Adapter setup

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Quick comparison

EVM providers

Solana providers

Detailed provider profiles

RainbowKit (EVM)

ConnectKit (EVM)

Privy (EVM & Solana)

Dynamic (EVM & Solana)

Reown / AppKit (EVM & Solana)

Thirdweb (EVM & Solana)

GetPara / Capsule (EVM)

Solana Wallet Adapter (Solana)

How to choose

Common patterns

Pattern: Pure EVM dApp

Pattern: Solana NFT marketplace

Pattern: Consumer app with social login

Pattern: Multi-chain DeFi

Provider compatibility

Switching providers later

Next steps