If you hold wrapped Ether (WETH), you might be wondering how to add WETH to Metamask. The process is not as complicated as it seems.
For those who don’t know … wrapped Ether (WETH) is pegged on a 1:1 ratio to the price of Ether (ETH). Ethereum (ETH) doesn’t follow the ERC-20 standard because ERC-20 standards were created after the existence of ETH.
The purpose of WETH is to facilitate ERC-20 token exchanges to participate in the vast decentralized Ethereum ecosystem.
But enough about WETH. The process is super simple:
How to Add WETH to Metamask
There are numerous methods for adding WETH to Metamask. Here’s a quick guide:
STEP 1. Launch Metamask App and Unlock it
The first step is to access the Metamask wallet and unlock it by typing your password.
STEP 2. Pick a Blockchain Network
Wrapped Ether (WETH) can be added to Metamask on a wide range of EVM-compatible networks (We will cover them all).
The most popular blockchain networks are Ethereum, Polygon (MATIC), Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Arbitrum, and Avalanche.
Note: Metamask connects to the Ethereum Mainnet by default. If you want to use another network, such as Polygon, click “add network” and choose whether to add the network automatically (from a list of popular networks) or manually by typing the network information.
STEP 3. Scroll down and click on Import Tokens
Go to your Metamask Wallet, under don’t see your token? Click on Import tokens
STEP 4. Search WETH or Import Token Contract Address
If you pick the Ethereum Mainnet, you can input WETH on the Search bar.
If you pick a different network, you will need to switch to that network, go to import token, and input the WETH token contract address.
STEP 5. Add WETH Token to Metamask
The final step is to import the WETH token. If you pick the Ethereum Mainnet, just select WETH, click on Next, and Import Tokens.
If you wish to use a different network, click on add custom token and then Import Tokens.
Sinple isn’t it?
If you want a DETAILED, step-by-step guide here’s what we’ll cover:
- How to add WETH to your wallet in 5 DETAILED Steps
- How do you change from ETH to WETH in Metamask?
- Conclusion
- FAQs
1. How to Add WETH to Metamask in 5 Steps
WETH is essentially an ETH stablecoin that is present on numerous blockchain networks. It was released as an ETH “converter” to allow users to participate in various decentralized platforms inside the Ethereum ecosystem.
This section will show how to add WETH token to the most popular blockchain networks (Ethereum Mainnet, Polygon Matic, Binance Smart Chain BSC, and Arbitrum).
Without further ado, select the network you want to use by clicking on the appropriate tab. Launch your Metamask wallet extension and unlock it by entering your password.
How to add WETH on the ERC20 Network
The Ethereum Network (ERC20 Mainnet) is the principal public production blockchain for Ethereum, where actual transactions and value exchanges take place.
By default, Metamask connects to the Ethereum Mainnet. Ensure your Metamask Wallet is connected to the Ethereum Mainnet. Otherwise, you will not be able to import WETH tokens to Ethereum.
Follow the steps below to add Wrapped Ether to your Metamask wallet on the Ethereum (ERC-20) network.
STEP 1: Select Ethereum Mainnet (ERC-20) Network
Once you have launched your Metamask extension and unlocked it by entering your password, ensure you are on the Ethereum Mainnet.
If your Metamask application is connected to another network, switch back to Ethereum Mainnet.
STEP 2: Click on Import Tokens (Under don’t see your Token)
When you’ve selected the right network, scroll down till you see don’t see your token? And then select Import tokens.
STEP 3: Search for WETH on the Search Bar
WETH is one of the most popular stablecoins on the Ethereum Mainnet.
Fortunately, you just need to type WETH on the search bar and select Wrapped Ether (WETH).
STEP 4: Import Wrapped Ether (WETH) Token
After you choose the Wrapped ETH from the list, click “Next” and then “Import Tokens.”
TADA! Now you will see WETH on your Metamask wallet
How to add WETH to Metamask Polygon
Polygon is a layer-2 or sidechain that was designed to address one of Ethereum’s primary issues: scalability.
Polygon (MATIC) improves Ethereum transaction speed while lowering fees.
If you wish to add Wrapper Eth to Metamask on the Polygon (MATIC) network. Follow these steps:
STEP 1: Select the Polygon Mainnet (MATIC)
Once you have launched your Metamask extension and unlocked it by entering your password, ensure you are on Polygon Mainnet.
If you don’t have the Polygon Mainnet under your list of networks, you must add polygon network to Metamask. Go to add networks and pick Polygon Mainnet.
STEP 2: Click on Import Tokens (Under don’t see your token)
When you’ve selected Polygon Mainnet as your default network, scroll down till you see don’t see your token? And then click on “Import tokens.”
STEP 3: Copy & Paste the WETH Polygon Token Contract Address
The next step is to get the WETH Polygon token contract address. You can find that address on coinmarketcap or if you prefer, copy the address below:
WETH Polygon Token Contract Address: [0x7ceb23fd6bc0add59e62ac25578270cff1b9f619]
STEP 4: Add WETH to Metamask polygon
When you paste the token contract address, the Wrapped Ether information will populate automatically.
Click on add custom token and import tokens, then double-check that WETH is in your wallet.
How to add USDC on Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
The Binance Smart Chain (BNB Chain) is another popular blockchain network established by the renowned Chinese platform Binance. Binance designed its own chain with MetaFi (DeFi + Metaverse) in mind.
If you wish to add Wrapped ETH to Metamask BSC. Follow these steps:
STEP 1: Select the Binance Smart Chain (BNB Chain)
Once you have launched your Metamask extension and unlocked it by entering your password, ensure you are on the BNB Chain network.
If you don’t have the BNB Smart Chain under your list of networks, go to add networks and select the BNB Smart Chain (previously Binance Smart Chain Mainnet).
STEP 2: Click on Import Tokens (Under don’t see your token)
When you’ve selected BNB Smart Chain as your default network, scroll down till you see don’t see your token? And then click on “Import tokens.”
STEP 3: Copy & Paste the WETH BNB Chain Token Contract Address
The next step is to get the USDC BNB Chain token contract address. You can find that address on coinmarketcap or if you prefer, copy the address below:
WETH BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) Token Contract Address: [0x4DB5a66E937A9F4473fA95b1cAF1d1E1D62E29EA]
STEP 4: Add Wrapped ETH to Metamask Binance Smart Chain
When you paste the token contract address, the Wrapped ETH information will populate automatically.
Click on add custom token and import tokens, then double-check that WETH is in your wallet.
How to add WETH to Metamask Arbitrum
Arbitrum network is a layer-2 solution developed by Offchain labs.
Arbitrum aims to solve the congestion, low speed, and high fees that the Ethereum blockchain has been experiencing.
If you wish to add WETH to Arbitrum Metamask. Follow these steps:
STEP 1: Select the Arbitrum One Network
Once you have launched your Metamask extension and unlocked it by entering your password, ensure you are on the Avalanche C-Chain.
Otherwise, click on the network dropdown box and select Arbitrum One.
If you don’t have the Arbitrum blockchain under your list of networks, go to add networks and select Arbitrum.
STEP 2: Click on Import Tokens (Under don’t see your token)
When you’ve selected Arbitrum One as your default network, scroll down till you see don’t see your token?
And then click on “Import tokens.”
STEP 3: Copy & Paste the WETH Token Contract Address
The next step is to get the WETH Arbitrum token contract address. You can find that address on coinmarketcap or if you prefer just copy the address below:
WETH Arbitrum Token Contract Address: [0x82af49447d8a07e3bd95bd0d56f35241523fbab1]
STEP 4: Add Wrapped ETH to Metamask Arbitrum
When you paste the token contract address, the Wrapped ETH information will populate automatically.
Click on add custom token and import tokens, then double-check that WETH is in your wallet.
2. How do you change from ETH to WETH in Metamask?
Swapping ETH to WETH is a process known as wrapping. You can do it in two ways.
Here’s the deal:
- Swap it directly on Metamask: This is more convenient but more expensive. Metamask charges a 0.3% – 0.875% fee, depending on the size of the data (rather than the transaction amount).
- Use a Decentralized Exchange (DEX): Connect your Metamask to a DEX like Uniswap, which charges a ~0.3% fee.
Fast Definition: Wrapped cryptos are tied (1:1) to the value of another cryptocurrency or asset, such as gold, equities, share and real estate. The original asset (such as Ethereum) is locked into a smart contract (digital vault), and a freshly minted token (WETH) is issued to participate in a DeFi platform.
In this section, we will wrap Ethereum on Uniswap. Here are the steps:
STEP 0: Before anything …
- Ensure you have some ETH available in your wallet. Otherwise, you can buy ETH on an exchange like Binance or MEXC Global.
- Ensure you have added WETH to your Metamask Wallet (See Section 1).
- Ensure you are on a supported Uniswap Network (Ethereum, Polygon, or Arbitrum)
STEP 1: Connect Metamask to Uniswap
This step is crucial! Scammers use fake websites to steal your coins. Before connecting your wallet, make sure you’re on the official DEX website, or you risk losing your funds. Never share your seed phrases or private keys with anyone! Keep your coins safe with a cold/hardware wallet! You may potentially receive “spam tokens” in your wallet. Do not transact with such tokens, or you risk having your wallet compromised (aka hacked).
Connecting your Metamask Wallet to Uniswap is simple.
Now:
Click on “Connect Wallet” in the upper right corner, then select Metamask Wallet from the list. Enter your Metmask password and unlock your wallet. Once you are in, select the account (s) to use on this site, click on “Next” and “Connect.”
STEP 2: Wrap ETH (Swap ETH for WETH)
After you’ve connected your wallet, the next step is to wrap Ethereum. Here are the steps:
- Ensure you are on “Swap.”
- In the Swap Box, select ETH and search for WETH.
- Enter the right amount of ETH you wish to swap for WETH and click “Wrap.” Then “confirm Swap”.
Voilà! Your Wrapped Ether (WETH) token just arrived on your Metamask Wallet!
3. Conclusion
Wrapped Ether (WETH) was designed to facilitate transactions in the vast Ethereum Ecosystem. Unfortunately, Ethereum native does not follow ERC-20 standards.
We have seen 4 ways to add WETH to metamask wallet, depending on the blockchain network you choose.
If you have a brand new Metamask wallet, the default network will be the Ethereum Mainnet. In that case, you only need to look for WETH and add it to your Metamask wallet.
For other networks, you must first add the blockchain network (if you haven’t already) and then import the WETH token contract address from a reputable site such as coinmarketcap or coingecko.
Let’s recap our 5-step process:
- Step 1: Launch Metamask App and Unlock it
- Step 2: Pick a Blockchain Network (Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain or Arbitrum)
- Step 3: Scroll down and click on import tokens
- Step 4: Search for WETH or Import Token Contract Address from coinmarketcap.
- Step 5: Add Wrapped Ether (WETH) Token to your Metamask
We have also learned how to change ETH for WETH with Metamask and Uniswap. Simply connect your wallet to Uniswap and click on [wrap] Ethereum.
We hope you enjoyed this guide! Check our FAQs if you would like to know more!
4. FAQs
Is WETH and ETH the same?
No. Ethereum and Wrapped Ether (WETH) are not the same tokens. Ethereum is a native coin of the Ethereum Blockchain that does not follow ERC20 standards.
Wrapped Ether (WETH), on the other hand, is a wrapped token that is pegged to the value of Ethereum (1:1) to facilitate conversions between ERC20 tokens on various DeFi platforms.
Can I swap WETH on Metamask?
Yes. You can swap WETH directly on Metamask. To do so, follow these steps:
- Open your Metamask and ensure your network is Ethereum Mainnet
- Select Ethereum and Click [Swap]
- Select the Eth Amount and search for WETH on the Swap to field
- Click [Review Swap]
- Review the quote and conversion rate (which should be 1:1) and click [Swap] to wrap Ether.
Can you send Wrapped ETH to ETH wallet?
Yes. Metamask uses one public address for all your blockchain networks, coins, and tokens. For instance, the ERC-20 wallet address is the same as your BEP20 (BNB Chain), Polygon, or Avalanche addresses.
How to add WETH to Metamask Avalanche?
To add WETH to Avalanche Metamask follow these steps:
- Select the Avalanche C-Chain
- Click on Import Tokens (Under don’t see your token)
- Copy & Paste the WETH Avalanche C-Chain Token Contract Address (from coinmarketcap)
- Add WETH.e to Metamask
Note: WETH.e is a “bridged form of Ethereum WETH (WETH is originally an ERC20 token)” that was bridged from the Ethereum Blockchain via the Avalanche Bridge. Avalanche does not support ERC20 tokens natively. Instead, it uses an EVM-compatible bridge (AB) that supports the transfer of ERC20 tokens from Ethereum to Avalanche’s C-Chain and vice versa.
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