How to add zkSync mainnet to MetaMask.

How to add zkSync mainnet to MetaMask

zkSync is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge proofs to achieve high transaction throughput and low gas fees. Adding zkSync mainnet to MetaMask allows you to interact with zkSync-based applications and manage your assets on the zkSync network.

Prerequisites

Before adding zkSync mainnet to MetaMask, you will need:

• A MetaMask wallet
• Some ETH or other ERC-20 tokens to deposit into zkSync

Steps

1. Install the zkSync extension

• Open the MetaMask extension in your browser.
• Click on the "Add to Metamask" button on the zkSync website.
• Follow the prompts to install the zkSync extension.

2. Set up your zkSync wallet

• Open the zkSync extension.
• Click on the "New Wallet" button.
• Select "zkSync" as the network.
• Create a password for your wallet.
• Back up your seed phrase and store it in a safe place.

3. Deposit funds into zkSync

• Open the MetaMask extension.
• Click on the "Add Network" button.

• Select "zkSync" as the network and enter the following details:

  • Network Name: zkSync Mainnet
  • RPC URL: https://chain.zksync.io
  • Chain ID: 1
• Click on the "Add Network" button to add zkSync mainnet to MetaMask.
• Send ETH or other ERC-20 tokens to your zkSync wallet address.

4. Use zkSync-based applications

• Once you have funds in your zkSync wallet, you can use zkSync-based applications to interact with the zkSync network.

• Some popular zkSync applications include:

  • Argent: A mobile-first crypto wallet
  • Loopring: A DEX for trading cryptocurrencies
  • Aave: A DeFi platform for lending and borrowing

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter any issues while adding zkSync mainnet to MetaMask, you can try the following steps:

  • Make sure that you have the latest version of the zkSync extension installed.
  • Reset the MetaMask cache by deleting the "local-storage" folder in the MetaMask data directory.
  • Contact the zkSync support team for assistance.