ℹ️ Introduction To Optimism Wallets
An Optimism network wallet is a digital wallet that's specifically designed to interact with the Optimism network. These wallets enable users to access the Layer 2 scaling features provided by Optimism, such as faster and cheaper transactions, while still benefiting from the security of the Ethereum mainnet.
🦊 How To Add The Optimism Network To Your Metamask Wallet
Optimism is already configured as a popular network in MetaMask. To add the network, follow the following steps:
- When you open your MetaMask wallet, you will be able to see your current network at the top of the display. You can easily access the network options by clicking the downward arrow located next to your current network.
You should see a list of different available networks. To add the Optimism network to the list of available networks, click 'Add network'.
- Proceed to add the OP Mainnet to your Metamask wallet. Approve the addition and switch to the network.