The Polkadot network cannot be added to Web 3 wallets like Metamask because it is not compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). So, how to add Polkadot to Metamask? Let's see in this article.
If you own some DOT, you may be looking to send it to your Metamask wallet. However, DOT has its native Polkadot blockchain, which can't be added to your Metamask wallet. The only way that you can add DOT to your Metamask wallet is by the Binance-Peg DOT token, which is native to the Binance Smart Chain.
How to add Binance-Peg DOT to Metamask?
Here are steps to add DOT to Metamask:
Go to Metamask and ensure that you are using the Binance Smart Chain
The first thing you'll need to do is to ensure that you are using the Binance Smart Chain on Metamask.
Select 'Import Tokens', and then 'Import Custom Token'. Once you're on the Binance Smart Chain, the next step will be to select 'Import Tokens'. On the Binance Smart Chain network, you are only able to import custom tokens. This is different from adding tokens to the Ethereum Mainnet, where you can search for and automatically add tokens like MANA or SAND.
Copy the Binance Smart Chain contract from CoinMarketCap. For the next part, you can go to the DOT page on CoinMarketCap.I recommend "CoinMarketCap" to obtain the contract address, as it is one of the most reliable sites with regard to cryptocurrencies. There is a section called 'Contracts', where you'll see the BSC contract for DOT. You can click on the contract and it will be copied to your clipboard.
Double-check that DOT is detected and select 'Add Custom Token'Once you've copied the Contract Address, you can paste it in the 'Token Contract Address' field in Metamask. If you pasted the correct contract address, DOT should automatically appear as the Token Symbol.
After selecting 'Add Custom Token', you will need to confirm importing DOT one more time. Once you've successfully imported DOT to your Metamask wallet, you should see it as one of your assets under the Binance Smart Chain.
This will allow you to view any DOT that you've deposited via the BSC!
Conclusion
Now you know how to add Polkadot to Metamask. Keep in mind that when you add DOT on Metamask, you are holding DOT that is on the Binance Smart Chain (BEP20). This allows you to send and receive DOT on the Binance Smart Chain, even though Polkadot's native network is different from the Binance Smart Chain.
