Summary: Ethereum Classic (ETC), a fork of Ethereum valuing immutability, trustlessness, and decentralization, can be added to your Metamask Wallet due to its compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) codebase. The integration process involves downloading the Metamask extension, choosing 'Add Networks,' entering the verified Ethereum Classic RPC details, and saving them.

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Can I add Ethereum Classic to Metamask?

Yes, you can add the Ethereum Classic (ETC) network to your Metamask Wallet because it is a fork of Ethereum and uses the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) codebase. Metamask currently supports all networks that are built with the EVM programming language, which means they support Ethereum Classic wallets.

How to add Ethereum Classic network to Metamask

The Ethereum Classic network can be added to your Metamask account in 4 simple steps.

  1. Download the Metamask browser extension.
  2. Go on your Metamask wallet and select the 'Add Networks' button.
  3. Copy and paste the verified Ethereum Classic RPC details onto this page.
  4. Once you input these details and select 'Save' you will be connected to the Ethereum Classic Network.
Add Ethereum Classic to Metamask
Adding the Ethereum Classic network RPC details to Metamask.

Ethereum Classic RPC Details

The information below are the verified RPC endpoints for the Ethereum Classic network. Please be sure to enter these details into your Metamask wallet when you are configuring the new network.

  • Network Name: Ethereum Classic
  • New RPC URL: https://www.ethercluster.com/etc
  • Chain ID: 61
  • Currency Symbol (Optional): ETC
  • Block Explorer URL (Optional): https://blockscout.com/etc/mainnet

About Ethereum Classic

Ethereum Classic is a fork of the Ethereum network that occurred in 2016 after a DAO hack. The Ethereum Classic network values immutability, trustlessness, and decentralization above all else. For these reasons, it has become a popular choice for developers and users who want to build decentralized applications (dApps) on a blockchain that cannot be censored or shut down by any centralized entity.

Ethereum Classic is a project governed by classical liberal principles with an open, permissionless, borderless ecosystem where all can participate with equal access and freedoms. The Ethereum Classic community believes in privacy, security, freedom, opportunity, choice, and decentralization. The network is also home to some of the most popular DeFi protocols like Hebeswap and Phoenix.

Ethereum Classic

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, Metamask does indeed support Ethereum Classic, thanks to its compatibility with any network utilizing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) codebase. The addition of Ethereum Classic to Metamask is a straightforward process involving just a few steps: download the extension, choose 'Add Networks,' enter the verified Ethereum Classic RPC details, and then click 'Save.' With these steps completed, you can seamlessly connect your Metamask wallet to the Ethereum Classic network. Remember to only use the verified RPC endpoints for maximum security and to ensure a successful connection.