The cryptocurrency space is still in development, and as such, different blockchain networks took center stage for more developers and users when it comes to testing and development. The Binance Smart Chain Testnet provides a very good environment for playing with smart contracts and dApps, together with a set of other blockchain features, without losing any real funds. Once BSC TestNet was integrated with MetaMask, it made it pretty easy for any developer or interested party to interact with the assets on that chain and its applications without too much hassle. In this tutorial, you will learn how to add Binance Smart Chain Testnet to your MetaMask Wallet.
Intro to Binance Smart Chain Testnet (BSC Testnet)
The Binance Smart Chain Testnet is designed to run parallel to the main Binance Smart Chain Network for testing and development purposes. It assures a mock environment where developers and users can deploy and test smart contracts and dApps before deploying on mainnet. It will emulate mainnet functionality with the use of testnet tokens, which carry no value on the BSC Testnet.
Adding Binance Smart Chain Testnet to MetaMask
To connect to the BSC testnet using MetaMask, you have to add your own network in the MetaMask extension. Currently, this is provided in step-by-step in order to add the BSC Testnet to a MetaMask wallet.
Step 1: Add MetaMask Extension
First of all, make sure that the MetaMask extension added to your browser is downloaded or installed from its official website or browser extension store.
Step 2: Open Settings in MetaMask
Click the icon in your browser toolbar to open MetaMask Extension. Pull out the settings menu by clicking your account avatar in the top right.
Step 3: Proceed to Network Options
In the Settings menu, scroll down. Click “Settings” to open the MetaMask setting page. Click on Networks to show a list of supported networks and manage the custom networks.
Step 4: Add Your Own Network
Click Add Network to open the Create a Network form. You might create your BSC testnet by filling in the following information on this page:
- Network Name: Fill in “Binance Smart Chain Testnet” or any name as you like.
- New RPC URL: Fill in the BSC testnet RPC URL, for example: https://data-seed-prebsc-1-s1.binance.org:8545/.
- Chain ID: Set the Chain ID of BSC Testnet as “97”.
- Symbol: fill in the currency symbol. By default, it is “BNB” for the Binance Smart Chain Test Network.
- Block Explorer URL: You can add a block explorer URL like https://testnet.bscscan.com/ here.
Step 5: Save Your Network Configuration
In the network information typed in, there will be an “Add Network” or “Save” button; click to save your new network. MetaMask checks the settings and adds Binance Smart Chain Testnet to the list of available networks.
Step 6: Switch to BSC Testnet
Lastly, fill in the network, and click “Binance Smart Chain Testnet” from the MetaMask network dropdown. Finally, your MetaMask wallet is ready to use assets and applications on the BSC testnet.
Conclusion
Merging the Binance Smart Chain Testnet with MetaMask is a hassle-free ground wherein one can play and have fun with blockchain applications and features. Below is the step-by-step guide on how to add the BSC Testnet into your MetaMask wallet. By doing so, with MetaMask, the full potential of the Binance Smart Chain Testnet is opened in trying smart contract testing, deploying dApps, and experimenting with new features.
