Fantom is a customizable and scalable smart contract platform.
To add Fantom (FTM) to MetaMask, you need to log in to your MetaMask wallet and add a new network.
In the network fields, you need to enter the Fantom network name, RPC URL, chain ID, symbol, and blockchain browsing URL.
You can get this information on the Fantom docs website.
The network you want to use is the Fantom Opera network (fantom mainnet).
After adding the Fantom network to MetaMask, you will be able to send and receive FTM.
Table of Contents:
1. Log in to your MetaMask wallet
The first step is to create a MetaMask wallet if you haven’t already.
To do this, you must first download the MetaMask extension for Chrome.
After downloading the extension, follow the on-screen instructions to create a new wallet.
In the process of creating the wallet, you need to choose a password and memorize a recovery phrase.
Finally, log in to your MetaMask wallet by entering your password and clicking “Unlock”.
2. Add a new network
After logging into your MetaMask wallet, you need to add a new network.
The Fantom network (FTM) is not on MetaMask.
Then, you need to add it manually to send and receive FTM.
To add a new network on MetaMask, you must first click on the network drop-down box.
By default, the “Ethereum Mainnet” network will be selected.
Click the “Ethereum Mainnet” drop-down box to see a list of networks.
Click “Add Network” to add a new network.
3. Add fantom Opera network
After clicking “Add Network”, you will land on the “Add a Network” page.
The page is located on MetaMask > Settings > networks > Add a network.
You will now see multiple fields including “Network Name”, “New RPC URL”, “Chain ID” and more.
To add the Fantom network, you need to provide its details.
You can retrieve fantom network details on the Fantom docs website.
Copy and paste these fields accordingly:
- Network Name: Fantom Opera
- RPC URL: https://rpc.ftm.tools/
- Chain ID: 250
- Symbol: FTM
- Block Explorer URL: https://ftmscan.com/
After pasting the fields accordingly, click “Save”.
This will add the Fantom network to MetaMask.
4. Send or receive Fantom (FTM)
After providing the details of the Fantom network and adding them, the network will automatically switch to “Fantom Opera”.
This is also known as the Fantom mainnet network.
You can see your current network by looking at the network drop-down box.
If the drop-down box of the network is “Fantom Opera”, it means that you are using the Fantom network.
You have successfully added Fantom (FTM) to MetaMask!
Now you will be able to send and receive FTM.
If you wish to receive FTM, please make sure that the “Fantom Opera” network is selected and copy your address.
Then, copy your address by clicking on the duplicate icon in “Account 1”.
Finally, paste your address into the submission page and indicate the amount of FTM you want to send.
If you want to send FTM, click “Send” and paste the recipient’s address.
Fantom Opera (Fantom mainnet)
- Network Name: Fantom Opera
- RPC URL: https://rpc.ftm.tools/
- Chain ID: 250
- Symbol: FTM
- Block Explorer URL: https://ftmscan.com/
Fantom testnet
- Network Name: Fantom testnet
- New RPC URL: https://rpc.testnet.fantom.network/
- Chain ID: 0xfa2
- Symbol: FTM
Conclusion
Fantom provides decentralized financial services to developers.
It aims to solve problems related to smart contract platforms.
This includes the slow transaction speed where developers claim to have reduced it to less than two seconds.
A ton of decentralized applications are already deployed on Fantom.
This includes SpookySwap, SpiritSwap, Curve and many more.
You can also bet FTM with an APY of up to 13%.
To learn more, you can join Fantom’s Discord server or Telegram group.
If you want to buy FTM, you can create an account on Binance.
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