Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I connect a new account?
Connecting a new account to Calico is simple. Once you’ve downloaded the app, choose which accounts you want to connect and follow the prompts. We’ll walk you through it step-by-step a few questions below 👇.
Which wallets and blockchains does Calico support?
All wallets compatible with these Blockchains: Ethereum Bitcoin Polygon Optimism Arbitrum Binance Smart Chain (BSC) Solana (balances only) Base
Which exchanges does Calico support?
Coinbase, Gemini, BinanceUS, and Kraken, with more in the works. We intend to keep busy!
What information is available on the app?
Simply put, the app will only receive the account information that you have connected. We will never be able to access your personal balances or activity, all your information is stored on your personal device. We also won’t be able to access your private key or move your funds.
What level of security do you provide?
Calico adheres to the financial industry’s security and privacy standards, and we’re actively working to implement FDX open banking standards, FAPI 2.0 and other leading frameworks. If you have any more questions, please contact our team at calico@fmr.com.
How much does the Calico app cost?
The Calico app is currently free to use.
How do I connect my exchange accounts?
To connect an account from an exchange to the Calico app, go to the connection screen by tapping on the “+” icon on the portfolio page and then tap on the icon of the exchange service you use. Both your CDP and legacy format of API keys are supported. Here's a specific breakdown: Coinbase 1. Connect to Coinbase via username and password: this method allows you to connect using your own username and password from Coinbase. 2. Connect via API Key: this method will direct you to your exchange account, where Coinbase will walk you through the steps. You will be prompted to ensure your API keys are read-only. Gemini Connect to Gemini via API Key: this method will direct you to your exchange account, where Gemini will walk you through the steps. You will be prompted to ensure your API Key is read-only. Kraken Connect to Kraken via API Key: this method will direct you to your exchange account, where Kraken will walk you through the steps. You will be prompted to ensure your API Key is read-only. You can do this by selecting ‘Auditor” in the API Key settings page. Please note that we recommend you create a master API Key for the best connection experience. BinanceUS 1. Connect to BinanceUS via API Key: this method will direct you to your exchange account, where Binance will walk you through the steps. You will be prompted to ensure your API Key is read-only. 2. Connect to Binance US via QR Code: simply log into your account on a desktop computer and scan the API key QR code with your phone, which was created when you first made an API Key. Note this QR code is only displayed temporarily.
Do you plan to add more exchanges?
Yes. As you may have guessed there’s no shortage of red tape. But we’re constantly reviewing our options and hope to add more exchanges in the near future.
How do I connect my wallets?
1. Click the icon of the provider you use in the wallets section. Then follow the prompts to add your wallet address, and, where applicable, select which blockchain to connect. And don’t worry, we won’t be able to see or access your personal information. 2. Alternatively, you can use a QR code as a simple method to connect your wallets to Calico. Navigate to your wallet provider, click "receive" and select your wallet address in QR format.
How is my balance calculated?
This number is calculated by aggregating your account balances from the exchanges and DeFi applications that you have connected. Calico is also applying data from our market data providers. To that end, data vendors apply varying methodologies to calculate market prices depending on availability, exchange, and DeFi application data. Exchanges may also provide you with more comprehensive information on their site than they make available to you via an API (for example, historical trade data cover longer periods on their site). Due to these, and other, external factors, balances displayed on Calico may potentially differ from balances on the different apps you use.
What happens if I close my exchange accounts or delete my wallets?
Closing your exchange account will automatically delete your API key for that account. This will reflect a zero balance in the Calico app. Similarly, deleting a wallet will also result in a zero balance reflected in the app.
What DeFi protocols does Calico support?
Liquidity Pools: • Uniswap v2 (and Uniswap v2 clones) • Sushiswap • Curve • Balancer • Dodo • Yearn • Instadapp Lending • Aave • Compound (Ethereum) • Frax Staking • Lido DeFi Protocols: • Aave, balancer, compound, frax, lido, instadapp, dodo, yearn Uniswapv2, Sushiswap, Pancake, Quickswap, Pangolin, Spirit Swap, Spooky Swap, Trader Joe, Standard, Ape Swap, Katana, Stella Swap, Beam Swap, UniswapV3, and more to come.
Can you trade on the Calico app?
No. Calico does not allow execution of trades or any money movement. It is for viewing data only.
What OS does Calico support?
Do you support Android?
How do I connect a new account?
Connecting a new account to Calico is simple. Once you’ve downloaded the app, choose which accounts you want to connect and follow the prompts. We’ll walk you through it step-by-step a few questions below 👇.
Which wallets and blockchains does Calico support?
All wallets compatible with these Blockchains: Ethereum Bitcoin Polygon Optimism Arbitrum Binance Smart Chain (BSC) Solana (balances only) Base
Which exchanges does Calico support?
Coinbase, Gemini, BinanceUS, and Kraken, with more in the works. We intend to keep busy!
What information is available on the app?
Simply put, the app will only receive the account information that you have connected. We will never be able to access your personal balances or activity, all your information is stored on your personal device. We also won’t be able to access your private key or move your funds.
What level of security do you provide?
Calico adheres to the financial industry’s security and privacy standards, and we’re actively working to implement FDX open banking standards, FAPI 2.0 and other leading frameworks. If you have any more questions, please contact our team at calico@fmr.com.
How much does the Calico app cost?
The Calico app is currently free to use.
How do I connect my exchange accounts?
To connect an account from an exchange to the Calico app, go to the connection screen by tapping on the “+” icon on the portfolio page and then tap on the icon of the exchange service you use. Both your CDP and legacy format of API keys are supported. Here's a specific breakdown: Coinbase 1. Connect to Coinbase via username and password: this method allows you to connect using your own username and password from Coinbase. 2. Connect via API Key: this method will direct you to your exchange account, where Coinbase will walk you through the steps. You will be prompted to ensure your API keys are read-only. Gemini Connect to Gemini via API Key: this method will direct you to your exchange account, where Gemini will walk you through the steps. You will be prompted to ensure your API Key is read-only. Kraken Connect to Kraken via API Key: this method will direct you to your exchange account, where Kraken will walk you through the steps. You will be prompted to ensure your API Key is read-only. You can do this by selecting ‘Auditor” in the API Key settings page. Please note that we recommend you create a master API Key for the best connection experience. BinanceUS 1. Connect to BinanceUS via API Key: this method will direct you to your exchange account, where Binance will walk you through the steps. You will be prompted to ensure your API Key is read-only. 2. Connect to Binance US via QR Code: simply log into your account on a desktop computer and scan the API key QR code with your phone, which was created when you first made an API Key. Note this QR code is only displayed temporarily.
Do you plan to add more exchanges?
Yes. As you may have guessed there’s no shortage of red tape. But we’re constantly reviewing our options and hope to add more exchanges in the near future.
How do I connect my wallets?
1. Click the icon of the provider you use in the wallets section. Then follow the prompts to add your wallet address, and, where applicable, select which blockchain to connect. And don’t worry, we won’t be able to see or access your personal information. 2. Alternatively, you can use a QR code as a simple method to connect your wallets to Calico. Navigate to your wallet provider, click "receive" and select your wallet address in QR format.
How is my balance calculated?
This number is calculated by aggregating your account balances from the exchanges and DeFi applications that you have connected. Calico is also applying data from our market data providers. To that end, data vendors apply varying methodologies to calculate market prices depending on availability, exchange, and DeFi application data. Exchanges may also provide you with more comprehensive information on their site than they make available to you via an API (for example, historical trade data cover longer periods on their site). Due to these, and other, external factors, balances displayed on Calico may potentially differ from balances on the different apps you use.
What happens if I close my exchange accounts or delete my wallets?
Closing your exchange account will automatically delete your API key for that account. This will reflect a zero balance in the Calico app. Similarly, deleting a wallet will also result in a zero balance reflected in the app.
What DeFi protocols does Calico support?
Liquidity Pools: • Uniswap v2 (and Uniswap v2 clones) • Sushiswap • Curve • Balancer • Dodo • Yearn • Instadapp Lending • Aave • Compound (Ethereum) • Frax Staking • Lido DeFi Protocols: • Aave, balancer, compound, frax, lido, instadapp, dodo, yearn Uniswapv2, Sushiswap, Pancake, Quickswap, Pangolin, Spirit Swap, Spooky Swap, Trader Joe, Standard, Ape Swap, Katana, Stella Swap, Beam Swap, UniswapV3, and more to come.
Can you trade on the Calico app?
No. Calico does not allow execution of trades or any money movement. It is for viewing data only.
What OS does Calico support?
Do you support Android?