Before adding Aptos network to MetaMask, it is necessary to know whether this blockchain network is supported by MetaMask. MetaMask is a wallet that makes it possible to transact on the Ethereum network. It is one of the popular digital wallets used to store EVM-based crypto assets and seen as reliable. Systemically supported networks can be added to the wallet.
MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet that can be used on a web browser or as an app. The wallet, which allows transactions on the Ethereum blockchain, supports a wide variety of blockchain networks thanks to its “Add network” feature, so users can add more than 50 different mainnets or testnets there.
Adding Aptos Network to MetaMask
MetaMask only supports EVM-based cryptoassets. Therefore, since the Aptos blockchain network is not EVM-based, it is not supported by MetaMask and cannot be added as a network on the wallet.
A separate local wallet is required to interact with non-EVM chains. Also, all wallets to be used for the Aptos network must meet the Aptos Wallet Standard.
If you want to use this network through a wallet like MetaMask and want to store APT coins, Petra is the most popular wallet that supports the Aptos network.
Petra Wallet
Petra has a setup and usage just like MetaMask. Petra Wallet downloaded to the computer can be saved as an add-on on the internet browser. The Aptos blockchain network is then connected to the wallet using the “Add network” feature. After adding the network, APT coins can be stored in this wallet.
Since the Aptos network is still very new, the number of DeFi applications on the network is also very limited. Examples of DeFi applications in the Aptos ecosystem are Econia, Aptos Monkeys, Hippo Labs, Ditto, Momentum Safe, Bruh Bears, Space Pirates.
