Setting up your MetaMask wallet to participate in the Gloomers Mint on the Optimism network involves a few steps, including configuring your wallet for Optimism. Here's a detailed guide:
Visit MetaMask Website: Navigate to the MetaMask website using your preferred web browser https://metamask.io
Install MetaMask Extension: Scroll down on the website and locate the option to "Install MetaMask for [your browser name]". Follow the prompts to install the MetaMask extension.
Follow Installation Prompts: Depending on your browser, follow the instructions to complete the installation process. For Chrome, you'll typically click "Add to Chrome" and then "Add extension". Once the extension is installed, open MetaMask and click "Get Started".
Create a Wallet: If you don't already have a wallet, select "Create a Wallet" and set a secure password. Agree to the terms and click "Create".
Save & Confirm Secret Recovery Phrase: MetaMask will generate a secret recovery phrase (mnemonic). Click "CLICK HERE TO REVEAL SECRET WORDS" and write down the phrase in a safe location. Follow the prompts to confirm your recovery phrase by selecting the words in the correct order. After confirming, click "All Done" to complete the wallet setup.
Configure Your Wallet For Optimism:
Once your wallet is set up, it's time to configure it for the Optimism network to participate in the Gloomers NFT minting event. Follow these steps:
Add Optimism Network:
Click on "Ethereum Mainnet" in MetaMask.
Select "Custom RPC" at the bottom of the network list.
Enter the following details:
Network name: Optimism
RPC URL: https://mainnet.optimism.io
Chain ID: 10
Currency: ETH
Explorer: https://optimistic.etherscan.io
Click "Save".
Switch to Optimism Network: - After saving the Optimism network details, go back to the MetaMask main screen. - Click on the network dropdown menu and select "Optimism".
Congratulations! Your MetaMask wallet is now configured to interact with the Optimism network. Next up, you need to fund your wallet.
Funding Your Optimism Wallet
Similar to Base, Optimism operates as a Layer 2 solution on the Ethereum Mainnet, utilizing Ether (ETH) as its primary currency. This means that transactions for gas are settled in ETH. To conduct transactions on Optimism, it's essential to first ensure that your wallet is funded with ETH.
Bridging ETH From Mainnet To Optimism
If you're using a MetaMask wallet, you can simply click on the 'Bridge' option located between Swap and Portfolio, or visit https://portfolio.metamask.io/bridge. From there, select Mainnet as the network you are bridging from and choose ETH as the currency you wish to bridge. Then, designate Optimism as the chain where you want to receive your bridged ETH. After confirming your selection, all that's left is to wait for the transaction to be processed. Congratulations, you've successfully bridged ETH from the Mainnet to Base and are now prepared for the Gloomers NFT mint.
