Getting set up

Setting Up MetaMask

To create a MetaMask account, you will need to do the following:

Visit the MetaMask website at https://metamask.io/

Click on the "Get Chrome Extension" button to download and install the MetaMask extension for Google Chrome.

Once the extension is installed, click on the MetaMask icon in the top right corner of your browser to open the MetaMask app.

Click on the "Get Started" button to begin the process of creating your MetaMask account. Accept the terms of service and privacy policy, and then click on the "Create Wallet" button.

Follow the prompts to create your MetaMask account, including setting a password and creating a seed phrase. Be sure to keep your seed phrase in a secure location, as it is the only way to recover your account if you forget your password.

Once your account has been created, you will be taken to the MetaMask dashboard. From here, you can manage your accounts, view your transaction history, and interact with the Ethereum blockchain.

It's important to note that MetaMask is a digital wallet that allows you to hold and manage cryptocurrencies, such as Ether (ETH) and other ERC-20 tokens, as well as interact with decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum blockchain. It is not a standalone cryptocurrency.

Adding Fantom Opera to MetaMask

To add Fantom RPC to MetaMask, follow these steps:

Open the MetaMask extension in your browser. Click on the "Settings" icon in the top right corner of the extension.

In the settings menu, click on the "Networks" tab. Scroll down to the "Custom RPC" section and click on the "Add Network" button.

In the "New Network" dialog box, enter the following information:

Network Name: Fantom

New RPC URL: https://rpc.fantom.network/

Chain ID: 18

Symbol: FTM

Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.fantom.network/

Click on the "Save" button to add Fantom RPC to your MetaMask extension.

Once you have added Fantom RPC to MetaMask, you will be able to interact with the Fantom blockchain and access dApps built on the Fantom platform. You can also manage your FTM tokens and other assets within MetaMask.