How to Add Polygon to MetaMask?

With the increasing popularity of Ethereum, the network has become congested, resulting in high transaction fees and slower confirmation times. Polygon (formerly Matic Network) is a layer 2 scaling solution that aims to address these issues and improve the overall user experience. Adding Polygon to MetaMask can enable users to take advantage of the benefits of this scaling solution. In this article, we will explore how to add Polygon to MetaMask.

Step 1: Install MetaMask

The first step in adding Polygon to MetaMask is to install the MetaMask wallet extension on your web browser. You can download MetaMask from their official website.

Step 2: Add the Polygon Network

Once you have installed MetaMask, you will need to add the Polygon network to your wallet. To do this, click on the MetaMask icon in your web browser, and then click on the network selection drop-down menu. From there, click on "Custom RPC" and enter the following details:

Network Name: Polygon

New RPC URL: https://rpc-mainnet.maticvigil.com/

Chain ID: 137

Symbol: MATIC

Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.matic.network/

Click "Save" to add the Polygon network to your MetaMask wallet.

Step 3: Add MATIC to your MetaMask wallet

To add MATIC to your MetaMask wallet, click on "Add Token" and enter the following details:

Token Contract Address: 0x7d1afa7b718fb893db30a3abc0cfc608aacfebb0

Token Symbol: MATIC

Decimals of Precision: 18

Click "Next" and then "Add Tokens" to add MATIC to your MetaMask wallet.

Step 4: You're all set!

Congratulations! You have successfully added Polygon to your MetaMask wallet. You can now use your wallet to store, send, and receive MATIC tokens.

In conclusion, adding Polygon to MetaMask can help users take advantage of this popular layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can add Polygon to your MetaMask wallet and start using it to store and manage MATIC tokens.