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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, the blockchain subsidiary of the South Korean internet company Kakao. Klaytn is one of the most user-friendly and enterprise-ready blockchain platforms in the market. It uses an improved version of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) called EVM-Lite, which makes it more compatible with existing systems and easier to use for developers.
The Klaytn mainnet was launched in June 2019, and since then the platform has been growing in popularity, with a growing number of dapps and users. The platform is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to everyone, with a focus on providing a great user experience. Klaytn also has its own native currency called KLAY, which is used to power transactions on the network.
Kakao, the company behind Klaytn, is one of the biggest internet companies in South Korea, with over 50 million monthly active users. The company has a wide range of services, including messaging, social media, gaming, payment processing, and more. Kakao also has a large user base in other countries in Asia, such as Japan and Indonesia.
Final Thoughts
Klaytn is a great blockchain platform that is quickly gaining traction in the cryptocurrency space. It offers developers an easy-to-use, EVM-compatible platform with great features, and it's backed by one of the biggest internet companies in Asia. By adding Klaytn to your Metamask wallet, you'll be able to access popular dapps and services on the Klaytn network. You can also use KLAY as a native currency to power transactions.
