how to add omega network to metamask

To connect your MetaMask wallet to Polygon and access decentralized finance applications on Polygo, you'll need to add Polygon Network to MetaMask, obtain WMATIC tokens for transaction fees, and deposit MATIC from your Matic Network wallet.

Nov 12, 2024 at 06:34 pm

1. Install MetaMask

Before you begin, you will need to install MetaMask. Visit the MetaMask website and install the extension for your browser. You can get MetaMask for Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge.

2. Back up your secret recovery phrase

When you set up MetaMask, it will generate a secret recovery phrase. This phrase consists of 12 words that will allow you to recover your account if you lose access to your computer or phone. Write down this phrase and store it in a safe place! Never share your secret recovery phrase with anyone.

3. Go to the Matic Network website

Metamask is a bridge to Polygon (formerly Matic), so you'll need to go to the Matic website and create a wallet there. Once you've created a wallet, you'll see your public address and private key.

4. Add the Polygon Network to MetaMask

To do this, click the dropdown menu on the top right of the MetaMask interface and select "Settings". Then, click on the "Networks" tab and click on the "Add Network" button.

In the "Network Name" field, enter "Polygon Mainnet". In the "New RPC URL" field, enter "https://polygon-rpc.com/". In the "Chain ID" field, enter "137". In the "Symbol" field, enter "MATIC". In the "Block Explorer URL" field, enter "https://polygonscan.com/".

5. Add WMATIC to MetaMask

MATIC is the native currency of the Polygon Network. if you want to be able to use DeFi apps on Polygon with your MetaMask wallet, you will need to add WMATIC to the wallet.

To do this, click the "Assets" tab in the MetaMask interface and click on the "Add Token" button. Then, enter "WMATIC" into the search bar and select "MATIC Token". Then, click the "Add Token" button.

6. Deposit MATIC into your MetaMask wallet

You can now deposit MATIC into your MetaMask wallet from your Matic Network wallet. To do this, copy your MATIC public address from the Matic Network website. Then, click on the "Send" button in the MetaMask interface and paste your MATIC public address into the "To" field. Enter the amount of MATIC you want to deposit and click the "Next" button. Then, confirm the transaction and click on the "Transfer" button.

7. Use your MetaMask wallet on Polygon

You can now use your MetaMask wallet to access Polygon DeFi apps. To connect your MetaMask wallet to a DeFi app, click on the Connect Wallet button and select MetaMask. Then, follow the prompts to connect your wallet.