Wallet Setup & Bridge to Arbitrum One

WokenExchange
2 min readOct 8, 2023

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To use the WokenExchange protocol, you will need an external wallet such as MetaMask that is compatible with EVM Blockchains (Arbitrum One network, Binance Chain, Base, etc.)

Make sure to download the latest version from an official source and follow the instructions carefully.

It is also important to safely backup your recovery phrases and never share them with anyone.

In addition, never enter your recovery phrases into any website or app other than your wallet.

The following instructions will guide you through the process of setting up a MetaMask wallet in your web browser.

How to Install MetaMask

  • To install MetaMask, go to the MetaMask website https://metamask.io/ and click “Install MetaMask”.
    You can install the wallet on various browsers and iOS and Android devices.
  • Click “Add to browser” in the top right corner and “Add Extension” to finish the installation. You will know MetaMask has been installed when you see the fox logo in the top right corner of your browser.
  • To use MetaMask, you must first create a wallet to hold your cryptocurrencies.
    Click on the MetaMask logo in the top right corner and agree to the terms and conditions. Enter a password and click “Create” to create your wallet.
    A list of 12 “seed words” will appear, which you should save as a file and store in a secure location.
    Never share your private key or seed phrase with anyone, as this will give them access to your crypto.
  • In case you forget your password or lose your device, your seed phrase is your only option for recovery. It is recommended to write the seed phrase on a piece of paper and make multiple copies for safekeeping.
  • After storing your seed words file, click “I’ve Copied It Somewhere Safe”. By default, your MetaMask wallet is set to the Ethereum mainnet network.

Of course, you can use any EVM-compatible wallet, not just MetaMask.

How to add Arbitrum One Network on your wallet

To switch to the Arbitrum One network, you should click on your current chain at the top left of your wallet and select “Add network”

Enter the required information :

Arbitrum RPC
Network name: Arbitrum One
RPC URL: https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc
Chain ID: 42161
Currency symbol: ETH
Block Explorer URL: https://arbiscan.io/

You can also add the Arbitrum One Network to your wallet using Chainlist.org
Connect your wallet to it and search for Arbitrum One, and click on “Add to Metamask”

How to bridge to Arbitrum One Network

To use Arbitrum One Network you will need ETH to pay the gas fee.
You can send ETH (and other assets compatibles) from a CEX to your wallet address on the Arbitrum One Network.

You can also bridge ETH using a protocol on this list : https://defillama.com/bridges

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