How To Add Soneium (Minato) To MetaMask

Add Soneium (Minato) To MetaMask

1. Sign into MetaMask and access the network dropdown menu
2. Click Add Network
3. Add Minato (Soneium's testnet) by entering the correct RPC details.

Key Takeaways

• Minato is Soneium's testnet and allows developers to explore the Soneium network and test dApps before launching them.

• You can add Minato to MetaMask by entering RPC details given in this article.

How to Access Minato (Soneium's Testnet)

Before you can access Minato, here are some prerequisites:

• Compatible Wallet: You need a wallet that supports the Ethereum network and its testnets, such as MetaMask or Bitget Wallet.

• Testnet ETH (Sepolia): To interact with Minato, you need testnet ETH. You can get this from various faucets online.   

For this guide, let’s take the example of MetaMask.

Adding Minato On MetaMask With RPC Details

In this tutorial, we are using the MetaMask mobile app on iOS.

1. Open the MetaMask app and tap on the network button on top as shown in the image.

2. You will not find the Minato testnet just yet. Click on “Add Network”.

3. Switch to the “Custom networks” tab by tapping on it.

4. Enter the testnet’s details as show in the image and click “Add”.

• Network Name: Minato

• RPC Url: https://rpc.minato.soneium.org/

• Chain ID: 1946

• Symbol: ETH

• Blockchain Explorer URL: https://explorer-testnet.soneium.org/

5. Click Confirm.

6. Next, tap on Switch to network to change network to Minato testnet.

7. Read the pop-up and tap on Got it.

Conclusion

Soneium is a Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony with the goal of bringing web3 techonologies into everyday use. This article shows users how to connect their MetaMask wallets to Minato, Soneium's testnet, where they will have a first look at Soneium while providing the chain's developers with collective feedback from the community.

As Minato is still in the testnet phase, you can bridge Sepolia ETH to Minato to start exploring the new chain. That said, always do your own research when exploring new chains, and be careful when connecting your wallet to any protocols.