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Over the past few years, the popularity of decentralized finance has increased considerably. It's this increase in popularity — as well as the demand for decentralized application (DApp) utility — that has resulted in the development of platforms like Fantom, which is a smart contract blockchain that provides users with a fast and scalable solution based on the Lachesis consensus mechanism.
When using the Fantom network, crypto platforms can benefit from enhanced security, scalability and decentralization. Holders of Fantom tokens can connect this platform to their MetaMask wallet for added convenience. The following is a step-by-step guide on how to add Fantom to the MetaMask app.
MetaMask is a popular crypto wallet and go-between that allows users to interact with decentralized applications (DApps). As an open-source wallet, MetaMask supports any blockchains that are compatible with the Ethereum virtual machine (EVM).
If you've never used MetaMask before, it’s a browser extension and crypto wallet app that interacts mainly with the Ethereum Mainnet. The MetaMask extension is available via the MetaMask website. Along with Ethereum, it's also possible for MetaMask to interact with networks like Fantom, which first requires the user to add Fantom to MetaMask.
Once the connection has been made, it becomes possible for users to place their Fantom tokens directly in the MetaMask wallet. Keep in mind that the three browsers currently supported by MetaMask include Brave, Chrome and Firefox.
The Fantom network is a smart contract platform that uses the Byzantine fault tolerant consensus mechanism. This is a proof of stake (PoS) mechanism that's designed to make sure the network's efficiency is properly maintained. Security and speed are also bolstered.
The network structure that Fantom uses is able to improve the various limitations of the Byzantine fault tolerance model by boosting node interoperability with block confirmation. At this level, confirmation requires a two-thirds supermajority. What this means is that block producers are tasked with confirming each block twice.
The initial stage of this process involves making a proposal of the previous irreversible block. Once the process moves to the second stage, the aforementioned proposal can be finalized, which increases the overall security of the block confirmation process.
To add Fantom to MetaMask, you'll first need to get MetaMask up and running. Getting access to the MetaMask wallet is fairly simple. Just follow these easy steps.
MetaMask is a piece of software that you'll need to add to your preferred device before you can add Fantom to MetaMask. Head to MetaMask’s official website to view all of the versions available for download.
If you plan to use MetaMask for your phone, you can download the iOS app or Android app. When using it on a computer, you may choose to download your preferred browser (Brave, Chrome or Firefox), and download MetaMask as an extension for it. Follow the steps to enable the extension or app on your device.
Before you can start using MetaMask, you'll first need to create a wallet. This is essentially your account that links all your crypto activity to a single place. You can choose to create a brand-new wallet from scratch, or import an existing one from another account. Enter each set of information that MetaMask requires. You'll be walked through steps such as creating a password, and choosing whether you want to share your data.
To ensure all of your funds are safe, you need to perform a few additional steps. MetaMask will help you create a seed phrase, which is a string of words linked to your account.
You should write down this phrase in a few secure, preferably non-digital, locations. You’ll be asked to confirm this phrase in the next step.
Keeping this phrase secure and private is very important, as it ensures you can reassess your crypto if something happens to your device. However, keep in mind that anyone who has the phrase can use your crypto. Once you confirm your seed phrase and store it in a safe place, you're all set. You can move on to the next steps and focus on adding Fantom to MetaMask.
Adding Fantom to MetaMask is simple. Once you download the MetaMask app — or the browser extension from the MetaMask website — you’re just three easy steps from successfully adding Fantom to Metamask.
The first step in adding Fantom to MetaMask is to open your wallet on MetaMask, which you can do by selecting the logo that's situated in the top right corner of the browser you're using. As mentioned previously, the browsers that are currently compatible with MetaMask are Brave, Chrome and Firefox.
The next step required to add Fantom to MetaMask involves navigating to your settings, which is only possible once you've opened your MetaMask wallet. Select the logo that's positioned near the top right corner of your MetaMask account. From here, you'll be presented with a drop-down menu. Click on the Settings tab.
Once you reach the Settings area, the first thing to do is to select the Networks button. This menu will provide you with an extensive list of networks that your wallet is currently connected to. At the bottom of this list will be an Add Networks tab. Click on it.
In order to add Fantom to your MetaMask wallet, you must input some details associated with this network, including the name, Chain ID, RPC URL, Block Explorer URL, and symbol. The information that should be input is as follows:
Network Name: Fantom
New RPC URL: https://rpc.ftm.tools/
Chain ID: 250
Symbol: FTM
Explorer: https://ftmscan.com/
Finally, select the network that's available toward the top area of your wallet. From here, choose the Fantom Opera button. You've now added Fantom to your MetaMask wallet, and can complete transactions with Fantom tokens!
Now that you know how to add Fantom to MetaMask, you can take full advantage of the Fantom network — as well as any Fantom tokens that you currently hold. Keep in mind that Fantom tokens can only be added manually from the Fantom network to your MetaMask wallet. Along with performing transactions, you'll be able to interact with decentralized applications, manage your crypto holdings, and collect NFTs.
Looking to purchase more FTM tokens to be stored in your MetaMask wallet? You can do so on the Bybit spot trading platform.