How to Connect Phantom Wallet to Rush Sports (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Install Phantom (The Right Way)

This is where most people screw up.

Fake Phantom websites look identical to real ones. They'll steal your funds the moment you create a wallet.

Only download from:

Check the URL twice. Check the developer name. Be paranoid. The two minutes of caution are worth not losing everything.

• phantom.app (type it directly, don't click links)
• Official app stores (verify the developer is "Phantom Technologies")

Step 2: Create Your Wallet and Secure Your Seed Phrase

When you create a new wallet, Phantom gives you a 12-word seed phrase. This is your master key.

Treat it like cash in an envelope:

Do not:

I don't care if "Phantom Support" DMs you. I don't care if a "Rush Sports admin" says they need it. No legitimate service will ever ask for your seed phrase. Anyone who asks is trying to rob you.

• Write it on paper (yes, actual paper)
• Store the paper somewhere secure (safe, lockbox, etc.)
• Never share it with anyone
• Never enter it into any website or app except Phantom itself
• Screenshot it
• Email it to yourself
• Store it in cloud notes
• Tell anyone what it is, ever

Step 3: Fund Your Wallet

You'll need SOL to play on Rush Sports. Here's how to get it:

Option A: Buy on an exchange and send

Option B: Buy directly in Phantom

Important: Start small. Don't fund your wallet with $5,000 before you've ever made a single bet. Fund with what you're comfortable losing while you learn.

• Buy SOL on Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, etc.
• Copy your Phantom wallet address
• Withdraw to that address
• Wait for confirmation (usually a few minutes)
• Phantom has a "Buy" button built in
• You can use card or bank transfer through their partners
• Convenient but sometimes higher fees

Step 4: Connect to Rush Sports

Now for the actual connection:

1. Go to rushsports.xyz (again, type it directly—don't trust links)

2. Click "Connect" in the header

3. Select "Phantom" from the wallet options

4. A Phantom popup will appear asking you to approve the connection

BEFORE YOU CLICK APPROVE:

5. After connecting, verify your wallet address in the app matches your Phantom address

If anything looks off, disconnect and start over. Better safe than drained.

• Check the domain shown in the popup (should be rushsports.xyz)
• Make sure you're only approving "connection" not some weird permission
• Read what you're approving

Step 5: Fund a Session

Rush Sports uses session-based funding for speed. Here's how it works:

1. Click to fund a session

2. Choose how much SOL to load (start small!)

3. Approve the transaction in Phantom

4. Your session balance appears in the app

This session balance is what you'll bet with. When the session ends, you can withdraw any remaining funds back to your wallet.

First-timer advice: Load 0.1-0.5 SOL max for your first session. You're learning the interface, not trying to get rich today.

Step 6: Place Your First Round

Okay, you're funded and ready. Here's how to not mess up your first bet:

1. Pick one market (whatever sport is live)

2. Pick one mode (I'd suggest 1-minute for beginners)

3. Set your stake at the minimum or near it

4. Watch the live odds for a minute before betting

5. When you see a setup you like, make your prediction

6. Wait for the round to settle (it's fast)

Don't try to analyze. Don't try to optimize. Just execute one round and see how it feels. You can get strategic later.

Step 7: After Your Session

When you're done:

1. Review your rounds in session history

2. Withdraw remaining balance back to your wallet

3. Disconnect the app if you want (optional but some people prefer it)

4. Check your Phantom balance to confirm funds returned

Then take notes. What worked? What didn't? What confused you?

Ongoing Wallet Security

This isn't one-and-done. Good wallet hygiene is ongoing:

Weekly:

Per session:

General:

• Check connected apps in Phantom (revoke any you don't recognize)
• Verify your balance looks correct
• Update Phantom if there's a new version
• Verify the site domain before connecting
• Read any approval prompts before clicking
• Don't connect while distracted or drunk
• Use a dedicated betting wallet (not your life savings wallet)
• Consider a hardware wallet for large holdings
• Stay skeptical of anything asking for permissions

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Rushing through approvals. Scammers count on you clicking fast. Slow down.

Using one wallet for everything. Separate your betting funds from your serious holdings.

Ignoring updates. Wallet updates often include security fixes. Keep Phantom current.

Storing seed phrase digitally. I know I've said this three times. I'll say it again. Paper only.

You're Ready

If you followed this guide, you've got:

Now go place some bets. Start in demo mode if you want to practice. Then go live with small stakes until you're comfortable.

→ Connect to Rush Sports now (https://rushsports.xyz/markets) and start your first session.

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• A properly secured Phantom wallet
• Funds ready to go
• A safe connection to Rush Sports
• The knowledge to not get scammed