Energy Web Chain is an open-source blockchain-based, multi-layer digital infrastructure. Its mission is to build an open and decentralized digital operating system for the energy sector in support of low carbon, customer-centric energy future.
The Energy Web Token (EWT) is the Energy Web Chain’s native utility token.
There are ways to add Energy Web Chain ( EWT ) to MetaMask
- Steps to Add Energy Web Chain to MetaMask
- Steps to Add Energy Web Chain to MetaMask through Chainlist
- Steps to Add Energy Web Chain to Metamask Mobile Applications.
Table of Contents
Steps to Add Energy Web Chain to MetaMask
- Install MetaMask & Create an Account
- Click Add Network
- Add the Energy Web Chain Network
1. Install MetaMask & Create an Account
You can skip this step if you have already installed MetaMask
First, you need to the MetaMask Website to download the extension
MetaMask is available as an extension on Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge.
Once you download the extension, click on the extension.
You need to set a password and store your secret recovery phrases during the account creation process.
If you have not set up a MetaMask wallet, you can check out this guide: How to Create a MetaMask Wallet: A Step by Step Guide
2. Click Add Network
Once you are done with the installation and account creation process, you need to launch your MetaMask wallet extension.
Click the network dropdown box.
Then, click Add Network
3. Add the Energy Web Chain ( EWT ) Network
A window will appear after clicking Add Network to allow you to add a custom network.
You need to add the details one by one manually
We recommend you copy-paste the details instead of typing.
Energy Web Chain ( EWT ) Network Details :
Network Name: Energy Web Chain
Network URL:https://rpc.energyweb.org
Chain ID: 246
Currency Symbol: EWT
Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.energyweb.org
After copy-pasting the above network details, you need to click Save.
The Energy Web Chain network will automatically get changed on your MetaMask Network.
You can confirm this by navigating into your MetaMask Wallet.
Steps to Add Energy Web Chain ( EWT ) to MetaMask Application Through ChainList
- Install MetaMask and Create an Account
- Go to ChainList and Seach Energy Web Chain
- Add Energy Web Chain to MetaMask
1. Install MetaMask & Create an Account
You can skip this step if you have already installed MetaMask
First, you need to the MetaMask Website to download the extension
MetaMask is available as an extension on Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge.
Once you download the extension, click on the extension.
You need to set a password and store your secret recovery phrases during the account creation process.
If you have not set up a MetaMask wallet, you can check out this guide: How to Create a MetaMask Wallet: A Step by Step Guide
2. Go to ChainList and Search Energy Web Chain
Go to ChainList and Search Energy Web Chain.
By Clicking Connect Wallet, You can connect your MetaMask Wallet to ChainList.
Click Next and Click Connect
3. Add Energy Web Chain to MetaMask
After Connecting your MetaMask to the ChainList.
You can click “Add to MetaMask”
You receive a notification from MetaMask, Click Approve.
Then Click Switch Network
The Energy Web Chain Network has been added to your MetaMask Wallet.
You can confirm by navigating to the MetaMask Wallet.
Steps to Add Energy Web Chain ( EWT ) to MetaMask Mobile Application
- Install Metamask Mobile Application
- Tap on Setting
- Tap on Add Network
- Add the Energy Web Chain ( EWT ) Network
1. Install Metamask Mobile Application
You can skip this step if you already have the MetaMask mobile application installed.
MetaMask applications can be downloaded here: Android and IOS
After the download, open the application and tap on Get Started.
Now, you will be able to see two options; Create a New Wallet and I already have a wallet
If you already have an account in MetaMask wallet. You need to tap on I already have a wallet and enter your seed phrase.
Otherwise, you need to tap on Create a New Wallet.
Creating a new wallet is a simple task.
You need to set a password and store your seed phrase/ recovery phrase.
2. Tap on Settings
After the installation, you need to tap on the three parallel lines on the top left side of your MetaMask application.
Then, you need to tap on Settings.
3. Tap on Add Network
Now, you will be able to see multiple options
Just tap on Networks.
Now, you see networks that are already added to your MetaMask application.
To add the Energy Web Chain network, you need to tap on Add Network.
4. Add the Energy Web Chain Network
You need to manually add the Energy Web Chain network details one by one.
We recommend you copy-paste the details instead of typing
Energy Web Chain ( EWT ) Network Details :
Network Name: Energy Web Chain
Network URL:https://rpc.energyweb.org
Chain ID: 246
Currency Symbol: EWT
Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.energyweb.org
After copy-pasting the above network details, tap on Save.
After you have tapped on Save, the Energy Web Chain network will automatically get changes on your MetaMask wallet applications.
That’s it, You have successfully added the Energy Web Chain( EWT) to MetaMask applications.
Conclusion
Adding Energy Web Chain to MetaMask is a manual but straightforward task.
After connecting your MetaMask to Energy Web Chain( EWT), you can send/ receive EWT.
If you want to switch back to Ethereum Mainnet, you can click the network dropdown.
Then, Click Ethereum Mainnet.