Sweat Wallet is the cryptocurrency‑/wallet‑based “upgrade” from Sweatcoin: it aims to turn your physical steps into a digital asset — namely the token $SWEAT. (App Store)
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The base idea: you walk (or move), your phone tracks steps, and under certain conditions those steps are converted into SWEAT (or first into “coins” that you then convert). (App Store)
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According to the app’s description, other features include: locking (staking) SWEAT in “Grow Jars” to earn yield, trading crypto on a built‑in DEX, paying gas/fees with SWEAT, and earning via gamified challenges, “learn and earn”, or other bonuses. (App Store)
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The developers claim the app is used by “20 million users worldwide.” (App Store)
So in short: Sweat Wallet attempts to combine fitness (walking) + crypto incentives. The promise: your daily walk — something you might already do — becomes a way to earn digital currency.
How It’s Supposed to Work — Steps to Earnings
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Install & sync — Typically, you install the older Sweatcoin app (or link via its ecosystem) and allow it to track your steps. (sweatcoin.club)
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Walking / activity — As you walk (or move), your phone’s motion sensors / step‑counter record your steps. (sweatcoin.club)
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Conversion to coins / SWEAT
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On typical accounts, the app converts steps into “coins” (e.g. “Sweatcoins” or similar). (foolinvestor.com)
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For crypto rewards, those coins (or a portion of steps) can be moved to Sweat Wallet and minted as $SWEAT tokens. (App Store)
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Use / trade / stake — Once you have $SWEAT: you may hold it (hoping it grows), stake it for yield (via Grow Jars), or — depending on the provided features — trade or convert it. (App Store)
The pitch is: you don’t need to pay anything upfront. Your regular walking can — theoretically — earn you a new crypto asset.
What People Say: Pros & Cons (Real‑World Experience)
From user reviews and independent articles, there’s a mix of praise and serious complaints.
✅ What’s good
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For some people, Sweat Wallet (via the walking → crypto model) gives motivation to stay more active. It’s “fun” to see coins or tokens increase as you walk. (Kaboutjie)
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It’s free to start; no upfront cost — just your time and walking. (sweatcoin.club)
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For a few, maybe crypto‑interested users, the idea of “earning crypto by walking” could seem appealing — especially if $SWEAT gains value over time. (App Store)
⚠️ Issues, complaints & drawbacks
However — many users say it’s not worth the time. Some of the common problems:
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Low real value / bad returns: Several reviewers say that the value of earned tokens or coins is very low. For example, you might walk a lot but still earn only “peanuts”. (AppsHunter)
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Difficulty redeeming / converting coins: Many complain that converting earned coins / tokens into something usable (cash, real crypto, or meaningful rewards) is hard or nearly impossible. (AppsHunter)
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App issues: bugs, login problems, lost coins: There are reports of users losing access, failing to “claim” their tokens, or not being able to log back in — especially if phone is changed or secret phrase lost. (App Store)
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Mixed user feedback — some feel cheated: On user review platforms, some call it “scammy” or at least “a waste of time.” One recent review claimed their holdings dropped from “$300 to $12.87.” (Trustpilot)
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Separation of “free coins” vs “crypto” makes it confusing: Some users find it confusing that there are two different kinds of rewards (coins vs crypto), and that not all walking/conversion automatically yields crypto. (AppsHunter)
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Limited / unreliable marketplace & rewards: Instead of cash, many rewards are just discounts, coupons, or promotional offers — which may not be useful depending on your region. (Kaboutjie)
Even people who used it for a long time reported frustration: one user said that after years they had many “Sweatcoins” but the auctions / rewards were “either fake or broken.” (Reddit)
Another user summed up the sentiment quite bluntly:
“It’s a scam so far... you watch ads and walk and earn coins but it's pretty worthless since it launched.” (Reddit)
So — Is Sweat Wallet Worth It?
It depends heavily on what you expect. My take:
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If you just want a little extra motivation to walk more and don’t expect big returns, using Sweat Wallet (or its predecessor Sweatcoin) might be okay — especially if you treat it as a “health + hobby + maybe some small token earnings” app.
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But if your goal is to make real money or earn significant crypto from daily walks — at least based on current user feedback and reviews — it’s unlikely to pay off. The conversion rate, reward redemption, and reliability seem to be major bottlenecks.
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There’s also a real risk of lost gains — if you lose access (phone change / secret‑phrase loss / login issues). That’s a serious drawback for anything claiming “crypto wallet + earnings.”
In short: Sweat Wallet may be more useful as a fitness motivator than as a money‑earning tool.
My Recommendation to New Users (from India / worldwide)
If you try it, do so with low expectations. Follow some precautions:
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Don’t rely on walking for actual income — treat any SWEAT you earn as a “bonus.”
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Keep safe the wallet recovery phrase / secret keys — losing them may mean losing whatever you earn.
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Check carefully whether features (staking, withdrawing, trading) work in your region. Many users mention limitations or broken functionality.
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Finally, don’t measure success by “how much I earned” — but by “did I walk more than usual?” If it improves your fitness a bit, maybe that’s a small win already.
Conclusion
Sweat Wallet offers a clever and attractive idea: turn your movement into (potential) crypto value. On paper, it is legitimate — the app exists, has many users, and gives features like staking and trading. (App Store) But real‑world user feedback and reviews suggest that the return on investment — in time, battery, and effort — is very low. Often users end up with little or no real value for their time.
If you use it as a fun experiment — okay. But don’t expect to “earn money by walking” in any meaningful way.