How to add Dogecoin to Metamask Wallet

How to add Dogecoin to Metamask Wallet

You cannot add your Dogecoin (DOGE) tokens to your Metamask Wallet because their coin is not compliant with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard. DOGE runs on a proof-of-work network like Bitcoin (BTC), and cannot be added to Metamask.

You can buy DOGE-pegged tokens with Metamask like renDOGE on a decentralized exchange like Uniswap, but it is very expensive.

Will Metamask Support Dogecoin?

Metamask has not announced any plans to support Dogecoin (DOGE) deposits natively to any of their wallets. For Dogecoin to be added to Metamask, they will need to create a Proof-of-Stake chain like Binance Smart Chain, Ethereum or, Avalanche.

All Proof-of-Stake chains can be added to Metamask because they all adhere to the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard.

Is it Safe to buy Wrapped Dogecoin on Metamask?

It is very risky to buy wrapped Dogecoin tokens on Metamask because they carry a lot of smart-contract risks. The wrappers are made by aanonymous developers who could have faulty code, or bad intentions themselves.

We recommend that users store their Dogecoin's on reliable cryptocurrency exchanges that support DOGE wallets.

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Final Thoughts

It is not possible to add Dogecoin (DOGE) to Metamask because it runs on a Proof-of-Work network, and not a Proof-of-Stake. If you are looking for an alternative way to store your Dogecoins, we suggest using reliable cryptocurrency exchanges with DOGE wallets. It is not recp,,emded buy Dogecoin-pegged tokens on decentralized exchanges such as Uniswap, since they carry a lot of smart-contract risks.  

If you are looking for a way to add $WDOGE to the new Doge Layer 2 Network, be sure to check out our DogeChain Guide.