Xaman Founder Warns XRP Users: “There Is No Xaman Browser Plugin” as Fake Extensions Emerge

Fresh warnings have emerged in the $XRP community as scammers circulate fake browser extensions for Xaman Wallet.

The alert comes as a suspicious Chrome extension surfaced online claiming to offer a web version of the self-custodial $XRP wallet.

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Founder Issues Scam Notice

Wietse Wind, founder of Xaman Wallet, took to X to caution users that any browser extension claiming to be linked to Xaman is fraudulent.

He said Xaman does not provide any browser plugins, and users do not need one to interact with the ecosystem. Instead, the wallet uses QR-based authentication, allowing websites to securely interact with the mobile application.

He stressed that all Xaman browser plugins currently circulating are fake and originate from scammers attempting to compromise user funds. Wind urged community members who encounter such extensions to report them immediately to browser platforms such as Chrome or Firefox.

Suspicious Chrome Extension

The warning followed a post by X user Florian, who flagged a Chrome extension that claimed to be Xaman’s web version. The extension requested unusual permissions, raising suspicions that it could extract sensitive wallet data to drain funds from unsuspecting users.

In response, Xaman reiterated that the wallet has no browser plugin, no desktop wallet. Moreover, it offers no support channels through email, social media, or Telegram. The team emphasized that users should rely exclusively on the mobile app and its in-app support system.

Stay safe!

There is NO browser plugin
There is NO desktop wallet
There is NO email/social/telegram support

Use the app, and in app support. ONLY!https://t.co/a3KseuRwvt

— Xaman® Wallet 🪝 (@XamanWallet) March 5, 2026

Not the First Scam Attempt

This is not the first time scammers have attempted to exploit Xaman’s brand. Back in April 2025, Wind warned that impersonation accounts were sending direct messages promoting fake Xaman web wallets and browser extensions.

These schemes attempted to trick users into entering their secret keys to access their wallets and empty them.

Meanwhile, Wind noted that Xaman’s security model is built around signing transactions only through the native mobile application, which is one reason the team avoids browser extensions and web wallets entirely.

Xaman’s Growing Role in the $XRP Ecosystem

The scam alert comes as Xaman continues to see significant activity within the $XRP ecosystem.

Earlier this year, the wallet revealed that more than 538 million $XRP were active on its platform during the first days of 2026. The surge in activity coincided with $XRP’s rally from $1.84 to $2.41 within the first week of 2026.

Xaman positions itself as a gateway to the $XRP Ledger. It enables users to maintain self-custody of their assets while still accessing the broader ecosystem.

Specifically, integrations with platforms like Flare Network have expanded what users can do with their $XRP. Through Flare’s infrastructure, holders can lock $XRP in vaults to mint FXRP and deploy across DeFi protocols to generate yield.

With hundreds of millions of $XRP moving through the wallet, the latest warning highlights the importance of security as scammers increasingly target the expanding user base.