Metamask is a self-custodial wallet that can be connected to almost any Ethereum-based platform
To create your first NFT, purchase and transfer Ethereum tokens, and participate in DeFi by borrowing assets, you need to install crypto-wallet software. Initially, this tool lets you securely store purchased assets and access various platforms only on the Ethereum blockchain.
Metamask can now connect with other blockchains such as Avalanche, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon.
Metamask, a leading wallet, is available as a mobile app or browser extension. It stays connected online for seamless asset management, accessible across browsers like Firefox or Chrome on your phone.
Metamask’s standout feature is interoperability, facilitating data exchange and utilization across different devices on all Ethereum-based platforms. This allows the users to connect to more than 3,700 decentralized applications and web3 services.
HOW TO CREATE A METAMASK WALLET
The first thing to do is to download and install the app using a compatible browser, Android, and iOS.
DOWNLOAD METAMASK APP
Now you will be asked to select Chrome by clicking on “Download for Chrome”.
On a new page, you will see “Add to Chrome”, click on it.
Click on a popup menu that says “Add Extension”
Then a new tab with “Get Started” comes up but be sure that an address bar that reads “Metamask’ is showing on your browser.
A new screen that shows Import Wallet (this is for users who wish to add an existing wallet of theirs to metamask) and Create a Wallet (this is for users who wish to set up a new Metamask wallet). Click on “Create a wallet”
CREATE AND CONFIRM PASSWORD
Then on a new page, add a strong password consisting of letters, numbers, and special characters and confirm the password. Then tick the box to agree to the Terms of Use and click “Create”.
You need to be sure of the password you are creating, a password should contain things you can not forget because when using a digit wallet, there is no password reset.
SEED PHRASE
The seed phrase, which is 12 words, is your only means of recovering your wallet if you lose your password. However, if you lose your seed phrase, you will no longer be able to access your wallet, therefore make sure that your seed phrase is kept in a secured place and also backed up.
CONFIRM SEED PHRASE
The Metamask extension will ask you to enter the 12 words in the exact order they were shown to you. This is to confirm that you have written down your seed phrase. When you have successfully selected the words, click “continue”.
ALL DONE!!!
Finally, you have successfully created a Metamask wallet.