Add USDT.e to Metamask on Avalanche: A Detailed Guide

Adding USDT.e to your Metamask wallet on the Avalanche network is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. USDT.e is an ERC-20 token that is fully compatible with the Avalanche blockchain, making it easy to transfer and trade on the platform. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the entire process, from setting up your Metamask wallet to adding the USDT.e token.

Setting Up Your Metamask Wallet

Before you can add USDT.e to your Metamask wallet, you’ll need to set up the wallet itself. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the Metamask website and click on “Create a wallet.” You’ll be prompted to create a password for your wallet. Make sure to choose a strong password that you can remember.
2. Next, you’ll be asked to write down your 12-word recovery phrase. This phrase is crucial for recovering your wallet if you lose access to it, so make sure to keep it in a safe place.
3. After writing down your recovery phrase, you’ll be prompted to confirm it. Once you’ve confirmed it, your Metamask wallet will be set up.
4. Open the Metamask app on your mobile device or desktop browser. Connect your wallet to an Ethereum-based blockchain by clicking on the network dropdown and selecting “Ethereum Mainnet.” This will allow you to interact with Ethereum-based tokens and applications.

Adding the Avalanche Network to Metamask

Now that your Metamask wallet is set up and connected to the Ethereum network, you’ll need to add the Avalanche network to access USDT.e. Here’s how to do it:

1. Click on the network dropdown in the top right corner of the Metamask app.
2. Select “Custom RPC” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the “RPC URL” field, enter the following URL: https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc
4. In the “Chain ID” field, enter 0x4e454152 (which is the hexadecimal representation of 43114, the chain ID for the Avalanche network).
5. In the “Currency” field, enter “AVAX” (the currency used on the Avalanche network).
6. In the “Symbol” field, enter “AVAX” (the symbol for the Avalanche network’s native token).
7. In the “Explorer URL” field, enter https://avscan.org/ (the explorer for the Avalanche network).
8. Click “Save” to add the Avalanche network to your Metamask wallet.

Adding USDT.e to Metamask

Now that your Metamask wallet is connected to the Avalanche network, you can add USDT.e to it. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the USDT.e website or any other platform where you can find the token’s contract address. The contract address for USDT.e is 0x0d4a11d5eeaa22ee80926f1ce5e1770d5fe28635.
2. Copy the contract address.
3. Open your Metamask wallet and click on the “Add Token” button.
4. Paste the contract address into the “Contract Address” field.
5. Enter the token’s name, symbol, and decimals. The name is “USDT.e,” the symbol is “USDT.e,” and the decimals are 18.
6. Click “Add Token” to add USDT.e to your Metamask wallet.

Verifying Your USDT.e Balance

Once you’ve added USDT.e to your Metamask wallet, you can verify your balance by following these steps:

1. Open your Metamask wallet.
2. Click on the “Account” dropdown and select the account you want to check the balance for.
3. Look for the USDT.e token in your wallet. If you see it, you’ve successfully added it to your Metamask wallet.
4. Click on the token to view your balance.