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.

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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:

  1. Download the Metamask wallet.
  2. Click on your Metamask wallet browser extension and select the 'Add Networks' button.
  3. 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).
  4. Once you input these details and select 'Save' you will be connected to the Klaytn Network.
Adding the Klaytn RPC information to Metamask Wallet.

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.

Klaytn Blockchain.
Klaytn Blockchain.

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.