MetaMask wallet allows players to go wild in the crypto-gaming world. It is a popular web 3.0 Ethereum wallet that allows you to buy, sell, receive, send and store digital assets including NFTs, DApps, and fungible tokens. It doesn’t support Bitcoin, but is a portal that supports tokens residing on other blockchains besides ERC-20 and Ethereum.
Joystick is a platform, where players learn how to set up a Metamask wallet as well as how to play games strategically using real money and earn income. Since the pandemic, Metamask has experienced exponential growth in the P&E games, especially across the Asia-Pacific regions. Blockchain gaming in Web 3 is gaining a lot of interest because of its interoperability with all Ethereum-based platforms.
How to install the MetaMask wallet using the Metamask browser extension?
Metamask wallet cannot be directly installed on PC or desktop computers. However, the Metamask browser extension is a suitable option. Metamask browser extension is compatible with browsers including Firefox, Chrome, Edge, and Brave. It is a software component, which adds some features as well as enhances browser functions.
Steps to set up MetaMask browser extension
- Open Chrome Browser or visit the Chrome web store to look for the Metamask browser extension.
- Download a certified version with a tick and the Metamask web address is in blue.
- Click on the ‘Add to Chrome’ button.
- A pop-up shows revealing what can be done with the extension. At the bottom, click on the ‘Add Extension’ button.
- Within a couple of minutes, the downloading concludes and a welcome page opens.
- Click on the ‘Get Started’ button.
- The page you are directed to will ask to create a wallet or import a wallet.
If you don’t have an old wallet then…..
- Click on create a wallet button. You are directed to another page. Here you will need to create a strong password.
- After password confirmation, you will get a Secret Recovery Phrase. The page is all black including a padlock asking to lick for revealing the secret word. Ensure to make note of the secret recovery phrase and move to click on the Next button.
- Confirm the recovery phrase and click on Complete.
- A congratulation page opens, where you click ‘All done’.
- You have a wallet.
If you have an old wallet then…..
- Click on Import Wallet.
- You are directed to another page. Here you will need to create a strong password.
- After password confirmation, you will need to type your old Secret Recovery Phrase. Move to click on the Next button.
- Confirm the recovery phrase and click on Complete.
- A congratulation page opens, where you click ‘All done’.
- You have successfully imported the old wallet.
You are all prepared to use the MetaMask wallet for buying NFTs, sending crypto, linking the wallet to crypto games, and more. You are all ready to explore the Web 3.0 landscape. MetaMask claims security, but it is wise to get a hardware wallet to handle the digital assets.
