FAQ

Is Nani free?

Yes. The app and the local AI are free. Cloud AI providers (OpenRouter) cost what they cost — that's between you and them.

Is Nani open source?

Yes. The macOS app is at github.com/NaniDAO/nani-macos, the AI tools at agentek, and the model weights on HuggingFace.

Which chains does Nani support?

Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Sepolia testnet. Same key works on all of them. More chains are easy to add — open an issue if there's one you want.

Does Nani support Bitcoin or Solana?

Not yet. Nani is Ethereum-native today. Multi-chain across non-EVM ecosystems is on the roadmap.

Can the AI see my private key?

No. The assistant only sees your wallet address (which is public). The private key never leaves the wallet's signing function.

Can the AI sign transactions on my own?

No. The AI can propose transactions. The wallet shows you the parsed transaction and waits for Touch ID. You sign — not the AI.

Does Nani send my prompts to OpenAI or Anthropic?

Only if you pick a cloud provider. The default is the on-device model, which keeps your prompts on your Mac. Switching to OpenRouter sends prompts to OpenRouter; switching to Ollama sends them to whichever local server you've pointed Nani at.

What if I lose my Mac?

Install Nani on a new Mac (or any BIP-39 wallet — MetaMask, Rabby, Ledger Live, Trezor Suite) and import your recovery phrase. Same address, same balances. That's why writing down the phrase is the one thing you really do need to do.

What if my Mac is stolen?

Your private key in the Keychain is bound to your current Touch ID enrollment and only readable when your Mac is unlocked. A thief without your fingerprint can't read it. If you're worried, recover your wallet on a new Mac, send the funds to a new wallet there, and consider the old one compromised.

Does Nani work on Intel Macs?

Yes. The wallet works the same. The on-device AI model needs Apple Silicon, so on Intel you'll use OpenRouter or Ollama for the assistant.

Does Nani work on Linux or Windows?

No — Nani is a Mac app. iOS is on the roadmap.

How big is the download?

The app itself is around 100 MB. The local AI model adds about 2 GB the first time you download it. After that it's all local.

Can I use Nani offline?

The chat works offline once the local model is loaded. Anything that reads the chain or sends a transaction needs an internet connection.

Does Nani work with hardware wallets?

Not yet. Ledger and Trezor support is on the roadmap.

Why is the mascot a milady?

We like it.

How do I report a bug?

Open an issue at github.com/NaniDAO/nani-macos/issues. For security-impacting bugs, use a private security advisory instead — see Security.

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