How to Connect to GenLayer Localnet via MetaMask

Follow these steps to add the GenLayer Localnet as a custom network in MetaMask:

Step 1: Open MetaMask

1. Unlock your MetaMask wallet or install MetaMask if you haven’t already.

Step 2: Open the Network Settings

1. Click the network dropdown in the top-left corner of the MetaMask interface.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the list and click "Add a custom network".

Step 3: Fill in the Custom Network Details

Fill out the fields with the following information:

• Network Name: GenLayer Localnet
• RPC URL: http://127.0.0.1:4000/api
• Chain ID: 61999
• Currency Symbol: GEN
• Block Explorer URL: Leave this blank for now.

Step 4: Save the Network

1. Click on "Save" to confirm and add the network to your MetaMask.
2. Once saved, you will be automatically switched to the GenLayer Localnet network.

Step 5: Verify the Network

1. Confirm that the GenLayer Localnet is selected in the network dropdown.

Notes

• Ensure the GenLayer Localnet is running and accessible at http://127.0.0.1:4000/api.
• If you encounter issues, double-check the Chain ID and RPC URL.

Getting Started with Genlayer Wallet

Clone this repository and set up the development environment:

yarn install && yarn start

Notes

To interact with Genlayer Wallet locally, you will need to install MetaMask Flask, a canary distribution for developers.