Metamask: How to import Theta tokens to make dem viewable on the Metamask surface?

Importing Theta Tokens to Theta Wallet: Step-by-Step Guide

As a Theta network user, you are probably familiar with the unique experience of interacting with your tokens in the MetaMask browser wallet. However, there may be problems importing your Theta tokens from the Theta mainnet to MetaMask. In this article, we will guide you through the process of importing Theta tokens using the required contract address.

What is a Metamask surface?

Before we dive into the solution, let’s quickly understand what the Metamask surface is. The Metamask wallet has two surfaces: one for importing and exporting Ethereum-based tokens (for example, Ether), and the other for interacting with the Theta network. When you import Theta tokens from the mainnet to MetaMask, you are essentially exposing them to the public Ethereum network.

Why can’t I ‘import’ my Theta Tokens?

The reason you can’t directly import your Theta tokens into MetaMask is because you need to get the contract address for the Theta token contract. This contract address is required to verify and authorize any Ether transactions associated with your Theta token.

Import Theta tokens using the required contract address

To successfully import your Theta tokens, follow these steps:

• Open your Metamask browser wallet: Make sure you are logged into your MetaMask wallet.

• Click “View” or press Ctrl + I (Windows/Linux) / Command + I (Mac) to switch the view mode. This will display a list of all available accounts in your wallet.

• Find Theta Token Contract

  : Type “Theta Token Contract Address” in the search bar and press Enter. You should see a list of contracts associated with the Theta token. Find the one with the name 0x... (where ... is the address of the contract).

• Copy contract address: select the contract address from the list and copy it.

• Open Theta Mainnet Explorer: Go back to the MetaMask browser wallet and click “Go to Theta Mainnet Explorer”.

• Find Your Theta Token Contract: Type Theta Token Contract Address' in the search bar and press Enter. The Theta mainnet explorer will display a list of all available contracts associated with your Theta token.

• Find Contract Address: Find the contract address you copied earlier (eg0x…`). You should see it listed next to the contract name.

Import your Theta Tokens

Once you have found the right contract address, click on it and select “Import” from the drop-down menu. MetaMask will now attempt to import your Theta tokens into your account.

If successful, you will be able to view your imported Theta tokens in your Metamask wallet.