Getting started
To use the ThunderCore blockchain (and most other blockchains) you'll need a wallet address. This address works similar to a credit card number.
MetaMask
MetaMask is a digital wallet that can be used to hold your ThunderCore (TT). The following instructions show you how to enable MetaMask for use with the ThunderCore platform.
Install MetaMask
Download the MetaMask Google Chrome plugin at https://metamask.io/ and follow the instructions below.
Connect to ThunderCore
1. Start up MetaMask in your browser.
2. Click on the circular icon on the top right.
3. Click on Settings on the bottom of this window and scroll down to Networks to add a new network.
4. Scroll down again to click the button Add Network
5. In the next screen, enter the following information:
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Network name | ThunderCore |
| New RPC URL |
https://mainnet-rpc.thundercore.com Either one above |
| ChainID | 0x6c |
| Symbol | TT |
| Block Explorer URL (optional) | https://scan.thundercore.com |
6. The MetaMask account information on the main screen will be updated once the ThunderCore (TT) is received.
7. Click on theXon the top right to return to the main screen.
8. Clicking on the account name just below the main address line will copy your address to the clipboard.
Congratulations! Now that you've setup ThunderCore on your wallet, you can start exploring our ecosystem and try out the DApps on ThunderCore!
Known issues with MetaMask
Since MetaMask was originally developed for Ethereum, certain info displayed in MetaMask can be somewhat misleading when you are using it for the ThunderCore Mainnet. Notably, there are multiple places in the UI that uses ETH (ether) as the unit, when they are really referring to ThunderCore (TT). By extension, the USD numbers are incorrect too, since they are computed using the price of ether.