In this guide, we will outline how to add the Klaytn network to your Metamask wallet with the verified RPC endpoints.
Get started with the Klaytn blockchain and minutes to start using popular applications like KlaySwap, Klap, and KLAYstation.
How to Add Klaytn to Metamask
You can add Klaytn to Metamask because it is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible network. Metamask currently supports all EVM-compatible blockchains that are built in the same programming language as Ethereum, which is called Solidity.
Metamask is without doubt the best wallet for the Klaytn blockchain. You can add Klaytn to your Metamask wallet with these simple steps:
- Download the Metamask wallet.
- Click on your Metamask wallet browser extension and select the 'Add Networks' button.
- Copy and paste the verified Klaytn (KLAY) RPC details onto the Add Networks page. (You can find the verified Klaytn RPC in the paragraph below).
- Once you input these details and select 'Save' you will be connected to the Klaytn Network.
Klaytn RPC Details
The details below are the verified RPC endpoints to add to your Metamask wallet for Klaytn (KLAY). You must use this information as it has been cross-checked by our internal team. You can verify this yourself on the official Klaytn docs.
- Network Name: Klaytn Mainnet
- New RPC URL: https://public-node-api.klaytnapi.com/v1/cypress
- Chain ID: 8217
- Currency Symbol: KLAY
- Block Explorer URL: https://scope.klaytn.com
About Klaytn
Klaytn is a public blockchain platform developed by Ground X, a subsidiary of the South Korean internet company Kakao. Launched in 2019, Klaytn aims to provide a user-friendly and enterprise-ready blockchain infrastructure that focuses on empowering businesses and developers to build and deploy blockchain applications with ease.
Klaytn offers a hybrid design that combines the best features of both public and private blockchains. It uses a consensus algorithm called Istanbul Byzantine Fault Tolerance (IBFT), which is a variant of the Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) algorithm. This consensus mechanism allows Klaytn to achieve fast and secure transaction processing with low latency.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, this guide has shown you how to connect your Metamask wallet to the Klaytn blockchain using verified RPC endpoints. By following the simple steps outlined above, you'll be ready to explore popular Klaytn applications like KlaySwap, Klap, and KLAYstation in no time. The Klaytn network, developed by Ground X, offers a user-friendly and enterprise-ready blockchain platform, focusing on empowering businesses and developers to build innovative applications.
Dylan Matthews is the Co-Founder and head of operations at Buy Bitcoin Bank, with a background in engineering and experience as a Prop Trader. He has leveraged his knowledge and skills to build and scale the platform, providing users with a seamless experience for buying and selling cryptocurrency.
