Recovering Runes on Payment Address for Ledger-Connected Accounts

You can now securely recover Runes for Ledger-connected accounts on Xverse extension. This feature allows you to transfer Runes from your Bitcoin payment address to your Ordinals address, ensuring they aren’t accidentally spent. Follow the step-by-step guide below to recover your runes.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access the Recovery Feature

Go to Settings (⚙️) > Select Recover Assets from the list.

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Step 2: Recover Runes

Choose Recover Runes > Your Runes will be detected and displayed as a list > Select Transfer all.

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Step 3: Review and Sign Transaction

Review the transaction details carefully and Confirm. You will need to sign the transaction using your Ledger to complete the transfer.

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

Insufficient Funds: Ensure your payment address (starting with bc1q) has enough Bitcoin to cover the transaction fees.

No Runes Recovery Option Available: Verify that your Xverse wallet is updated to version v0.41.0 or later.

‘UNKNOWN_ERROR (0x6a82)’ Error: Ensure that the Bitcoin app on your Ledger device is updated to version 2.2.3 or higher.

Transaction Failed/TransportStatusError: Verify that you’re using the correct Ledger device associated with your account.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage and secure your Runes within Xverse, especially when using a Ledger device. If you encounter any further issues, don’t hesitate to contact our Support team for assistance.