Before you begin deploying smart contracts on Metis, you need to ensure that your development environment is properly configured.
MetaMask is the most commonly used wallet to interact with dApps on networks like Metis. Here’s how to set it up:
Install Metamask
Download and install the MetaMask extension for your browser.
Create a new wallet or import an existing wallet using your seed phrase.
Add Metis Network to MetaMask:
To connect to the Metis Andromeda (Mainnet) or Sepolia (Testnet) network, you’ll need to manually add it to MetaMask.
RPC URL
Chain ID
1088
59902
Currency Symbol
METIS
sMETIS
Block Explorer URL
MetaMask will now be connected to the Metis network.
If you’re developing on the Metis Sepolia Testnet, you’ll need sMetis tokens to test your transactions and smart contracts.
Visit the Metis Faucet:
You can get free testnet tokens by visiting the official Metis Sepolia Testnet Faucet