Adding VeChain to MetaMask: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding VeChain to MetaMask involves a few essential steps to integrate the VeChain blockchain into your MetaMask wallet. While MetaMask natively supports Ethereum-based tokens, VeChain operates on its own blockchain and requires custom configuration. This guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you can manage VeChain (VET) and VeChainThor (VTHO) tokens seamlessly within MetaMask. Follow these steps to add VeChain to MetaMask:

1. Install MetaMask: Ensure you have MetaMask installed as a browser extension or mobile app. If not, download it from the official MetaMask website or your app store and complete the setup process.

2. Access MetaMask Settings: Open MetaMask and click on the account icon in the top-right corner. From the drop-down menu, select "Settings."

3. Add a Custom RPC: In the settings menu, choose "Networks" and then click on "Add Network" to add a new custom RPC.

4. Enter VeChain Network Details:

   • Network Name: VeChain
   • New RPC URL: Use a reliable VeChain RPC provider. For instance, you can use: https://vechain-node-01.vmwarevsphere.local
   • Chain ID: 74 (for VeChainThor Mainnet)
   • Currency Symbol: VET
   • Block Explorer URL: https://explore.vechain.org/

5. Save the Network: After entering the above details, click "Save" to add the VeChain network to MetaMask.

6. Add VET and VTHO Tokens: To manage VeChain tokens, you need to add them manually. Click on the "Assets" tab, then "Import Tokens," and enter the token contract addresses for VET and VTHO. You can find these addresses on the VeChain official website or trusted sources.

7. Verify and Use: Ensure the VeChain network and tokens are correctly added by checking your MetaMask wallet. You should now be able to view and manage VET and VTHO tokens directly from MetaMask.

By following these steps, you can effectively add and manage VeChain assets in MetaMask, facilitating easier transactions and monitoring of your VeChain holdings.