How to Add Gnosis to MetaMask

Gnosis Mainnet can be added to a MetaMask Wallet because it is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chain and is supported by MetaMask. As outlined above, the best way to add the verified RPC and Chain ID is by using the ChainList App, which aggregates all EVM network information to allow users to easily connect to the chain.

You can follow this simple guide to get started:

Visit ChainList and connect your wallet.
Search for "Gnosis" in the search tab.
Find Gnosis and click "Add to MetaMask".
Your MetaMask Wallet will then prompt you to add the network and you're done!

What is Gnosis Chain?

Gnosis Chain is an Ethereum sidechain that is secured by over 100,000 validators around the world. The network and community prides itself on its decentralized and diverse validator set, which enables a credibly neutral chain for builders to safely deploy applications.

Gnosis Chain is also EVM compatible, which allows any Ethereum application to be deployed on the sidechain. This provides developers with an easy way to scale their applications while maintaining similar security properties to that of Ethereum mainnet.

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What is the Difference Between a Sidechain and Layer 2?

A sidechain is a separate blockchain that runs parallel to the main blockchain and is connected to it through a two-way peg, allowing assets to be transferred between the two chains. This enables the sidechain to have its own set of rules, consensus mechanism, and security while still being able to access the security and assets of the main chain.

Layer 2 refers to solutions built on top of the existing blockchain infrastructure to increase scalability, reduce transaction costs and improve the overall user experience without changing the underlying protocol. Layer 2 solutions, like state channels, Plasma, and rollups, allow for off-chain transactions and data processing, which reduces the load on the main blockchain and increases the number of transactions that can be processed per second.

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Final Thoughts

Adding Gnosis to your MetaMask Wallet is an easy and convenient way to access the features and services of the Gnosis Chain. With the help of the ChainList App, you can now easily connect your wallet to your favorite Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain networks. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!