How to add Band Protocol Mainnet (BAND) to MetaMask.

By adding Band Protocol Mainnet (BAND) to MetaMask, users can access reliable data feeds, participate in DeFi applications, and securely store and manage BAND tokens.

Nov 20, 2024 at 05:41 pm

How to add Band Protocol Mainnet (BAND) to MetaMask: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

What is Band Protocol?

Band Protocol is a decentralized oracle network that provides tamper-proof and reliable data feeds to smart contracts. It enables decentralized applications (dApps) to connect to real-world data, allowing them to make more informed decisions and create more sophisticated financial products.

Why Add Band Protocol to MetaMask?

By adding Band Protocol (BAND) to MetaMask, you can:

• Connect dApps to real-world data: Access reliable and up-to-date data from various sources to enhance the functionality of your decentralized applications.
• Participate in DeFi applications: Utilize the BAND token to stake and participate in governance, earning rewards for contributing to the network's security.
• Simplify token management: Store, send, and receive BAND tokens seamlessly within MetaMask, the leading non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Band Protocol Mainnet to MetaMask

1. Set Up a MetaMask Wallet

• If you don't already have a MetaMask wallet, download and install it as a browser extension or mobile app.
• Create a new wallet or import an existing one using the seed phrase.

2. Add Custom RPC

• Click on the "Settings" icon in MetaMask.
• Navigate to the "Networks" tab.

• Click on "Add Network" and enter the following details:

  • Network Name: Band Protocol Mainnet
  • New RPC URL: https://rpc.bandprotocol.com/
  • Chain ID: 1
  • Currency Symbol: BAND
  • Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.bandprotocol.com/

3. Select Band Protocol Network

• Once the new network has been added, click on the "Connected" dropdown menu in the top-right corner.
• Select "Band Protocol Mainnet."

4. Import BAND Token Contract

• To add the BAND token to your MetaMask wallet, you need to import the token contract address.
• Click on the "Add Token" button in MetaMask.
• Select "Custom Token."

• Enter the following details:

  • Token Contract Address: 0x03f5fd783771991e0df91e70f578004cc90f1b74
  • Token Symbol: BAND
  • Decimals: 18

5. Confirm and Save

• Click on the "Add Token" button to confirm the addition of BAND to your MetaMask wallet.
• The BAND token will now appear in your wallet's token list.

6. Add BAND to Watchlist (Optional)

• To track the BAND token price and market activity, you can add it to your MetaMask watchlist.
• Click on the "Assets" tab in MetaMask.
• Scroll down to the "Watchlist" section and click on the "Add Token" button.
• Search for "BAND" and click on "Add."

Additional Tips:

• Ensure that you are connected to the Band Protocol Mainnet before sending or receiving BAND tokens.
• When adding the BAND token contract address, double-check that it is correct to avoid potential security risks.
• Keep your MetaMask wallet seed phrase safe and secure to prevent unauthorized access to your funds.