how to unwrap eth on metamask

To unwrap ETH on MetaMask, you'll need to import WETH into your wallet, approve the unwrapping contract on Uniswap, click "Unwrap," and confirm the transaction.

Nov 06, 2024 at 09:19 pm

How to Unwrap ETH on MetaMask

Step 1: Connect MetaMask to the Ethereum Mainnet

• Ensure that your MetaMask wallet is on the Ethereum Mainnet.
• If not, click the network dropdown option in the upper right-hand corner and select "Ethereum Mainnet."

Step 2: Import WETH to MetaMask

• If you have not already imported WETH (Wrapped Ether) into your MetaMask wallet, you will need to do so.
• Click the "Import Tokens" option in the bottom left-hand corner.
• Search for "WETH" and select the correct token contract.
• Enter the WETH contract address: 0xc02aaa39b223fe8d0a0e5c4f27ead9083c756cc2.
• Click the "Add Custom Token" button.

Step 3: Approve the Unwrapping Contract

• Open the Uniswap interface and connect your MetaMask wallet.
• Navigate to the "Swap" tab.
• Select "Convert WETH to ETH directly."
• Input the amount of WETH you wish to unwrap.
• Click the "Approve" button.
• Confirm the transaction and pay the gas fee.

Step 4: Unwrap the WETH

• Once the approval is complete, click the "Unwrap" button.
• Confirm the transaction and pay the gas fee.
• The process of unwrapping WETH typically takes less than a minute.

Step 5: Review the Transaction Status

• Track the status of your ETH unwrapping transaction on the blockchain explorer.
• You can view your transaction history in MetaMask under the "Activity" tab.

Additional Tips

• Ensure that you have sufficient ETH in your MetaMask wallet to cover gas fees for the unwrapping transactions.
• The gas fees for unwrapping WETH can vary depending on network traffic. Consider using a gas optimizer to find the lowest fees.
• Keep your MetaMask wallet software and firmware up to date to ensure security.
• Store your MetaMask seed phrase securely in a physical or digital location.
• Be cautious of phishing scams and never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone.