How to add the IPFS mainnet (InterPlanetary File System) to MetaMask.

How to Add the IPFS Mainnet (InterPlanetary File System) to MetaMask

1. Install MetaMask and Create a New Wallet

• Visit the MetaMask website (https://metamask.io/) and click the "Download" button.
• Follow the prompts to install the MetaMask browser extension or mobile app.
• Create a new wallet by clicking on the "Create a Wallet" button and following the on-screen instructions.

2. Configure the MetaMask Network Settings

• In MetaMask, click on the "Settings" icon (three dots in the top-right corner).
• Scroll down and click on the "Networks" tab.
• Click on the "Add Network" button.

• Enter the following details:

  • Network Name: IPFS Mainnet
  • New RPC URL: https://rpc.ipfs.io
  • Chain ID: 303030
  • Currency Symbol: IPFS
  • Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.ipfs.io
• Click on the "Save" button.

3. Add PFIL to MetaMask

• To interact with IPFS smart contracts, you'll need to add PFIL (IPFS Filecoin) to your wallet.
• Click on the "Assets" tab in MetaMask.
• Click on the "Add Token" button.

• Enter the following details:

  • Token Address: 0x01c28c703Be608603f435d80a15c6938482f03B1
  • Token Symbol: PFIL
  • Decimal: 18
• Click on the "Add Custom Token" button.

4. Access the IPFS Network through MetaMask

• Once you've configured your MetaMask account, you can access the IPFS network.
• In MetaMask, click on the "Networks" tab.
• Select the "IPFS Mainnet" network that you added earlier.
• You can now interact with IPFS-based DApps and smart contracts using MetaMask.

5. Benefits of Using IPFS with MetaMask

• Enhanced Security: IPFS encrypts and stores your data in a decentralized manner, reducing the risk of hacking and data breaches.
• Global Accessibility: IPFS allows users to access and store files from anywhere in the world, without relying on centralized servers.
• Data Preservation: IPFS ensures the durability and longevity of your data, as it is stored across a distributed network of nodes.
• Reduced Storage Costs: IPFS offers a cost-effective solution for storing large files, compared to traditional centralized storage providers.
• Improved File Sharing: With IPFS, you can share files with others securely and efficiently, even with those who are not on the same network.