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ℹ Introduction To Core Network Wallets

Wallets are what most people use to handle their digital assets and identity.


How to add Core Network to your Metamask Wallet

Core is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain that can be added to MetaMask just like any custom network.

Here’s how to connect toCore Mainnet,Testnet1, orTestnet2using MetaMask.

Option 1: Add Core Manually in MetaMask

  1. Open your MetaMask browser extension.
  2. Click thenetwork dropdownat the top of the extension.
  3. Select“Add network”→ then click“Add a network manually.”

For Core Mainnet:

FieldValue
Network NameCore Blockchain
New RPC URLhttps://rpc.ankr.com/core
Chain ID1116
Currency SymbolCORE
Block Explorer URLhttps://scan.coredao.org
Staking Sitestake.coredao.org

For Core Testnet1:

FieldValue
Network NameCore Blockchain TestNet
New RPC URLhttps://rpc.test.btcs.network
Chain ID1115
Currency SymboltCORE
Block Explorer URLhttps://scan.test.btcs.network
FaucetFaucet Link
Staking Sitestake.test.btcs.network

For Core Testnet2:

FieldValue
Network NameCore Blockchain TestNet
New RPC URLhttps://rpc.test2.btcs.network
Chain ID1114
Currency SymboltCORE2
Block Explorer URLhttps://scan.test2.btcs.network
FaucetFaucet Link
Staking Sitestake.test2.btcs.network

Option 2: Add Core Using Chainlist

  1. VisitChainList.
  2. In the search bar, type“Core Blockchain”.
    DeFi vault ecosystem illustration
  3. Toggle“Include Testnets”if you're adding Testnet1 or Testnet2.
  4. Click“Connect Wallet”and approve the connection in MetaMask.
    DeFi vault ecosystem illustration
  5. Double-check the Chain ID and network name to avoid errors.
  6. Click“Add to MetaMask”and approve the network.

Option 3: Add Core via the Core Explorer

For Mainnet, Testnet1, or Testnet2:

  1. Visit the relevant explorer:
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
  3. Click the“Add Core Network”button.
    DeFi vault ecosystem illustration
  4. Confirm the action in your MetaMask extension.

Once added, you’ll seeCorein your network dropdown the next time you open MetaMask.


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