MetaMask Snap

Install and use the Avail MetaMask Snap to interact with Avail DA from within MetaMask.

Introduction

MetaMask is one of the most popular wallets for Ethereum and other EVM-compatible blockchains out there. MetaMask Snaps is an open source system that allows developers to create a custom 'Snap' that can be installed into a user's MetaMask wallet to extend it's functionality for different chains. You can check out MetaMask website and MetaMask docs for more information. The Avail snap will allow you to easily interact with Avail DA from within your MetaMask wallet. We are actively working on adding more features to the Avail Snap, so stay tuned for updates.

Using the Avail Snap

Install the Avail Snap

Go to the official MetaMask snaps store, and click on 'Add to MetaMask'.

Grant the required permissions to the Avail Snap to complete the installation process. Once the installation is complete, your screen should look like this:

Use the Avail Snap

Note

The Avail Snap generates an address for you based on the seed phrase embedded into your MetaMask wallet. Thus, if you transfer the same wallet to a new system and install the Avail Snap again, you will derive the same address.

Go to snap.availproject.org, which is a UI interface that allows you to conveniently use the Avail Snap.Connect your metamask extension to this webpage by clicking on 'Connect with MetaMask'. Once connected, you will see your derived address and its balance on screen:

Note

PLEASE NOTE

You will need to send some AVAIL tokens to your new address before being able to make a transaction with it.
You can toggle between Avail DA testnet and mainnet by using the dropdown on the top right. Make sure to select the correct network.

Make a transaction

Click on 'send' , enter an amount and a recipient, then approve a transaction on Avail DA from within your MetaMask wallet.

Note

THE BRIDGE UI
Please note that the bridge button takes you to a different interface that you can use to transfer tokens between Avail DA and Ethereum. The bridge UI does not yet support the Avail Snap.

FAQs

Why should I use the Avail Snap at all?

MetaMask is an EVM-compatible wallet that supports 20-byte hexadecimal addresses derived from seed phrases and/or private keys. Avail DA meanwhile uses the SS58 address format. The Avail Snap makes it possible for you to conveniently interact with Avail DA from within your MetaMask wallet.

How does the Avail Snap work?

MetaMask Snaps is an open source solution designed to extend MetaMask's functionality. The Avail Snap derives an SS58 address using your MetaMask credentials and allows you to sign transactions on Avail DA through an easy-to-use UI interface.

What if I switch to a new system?

The Avail Snap generates an address for you based on the secret recovery phrase in your MetaMask wallet. Thus, if you transfer the same wallet to a new system and install the Avail Snap again, you will derive the same address.

Are my keys safe with the Avail Snap?

Please note that the Avail Snap does not store your private keys.

Has the Avail Snap been audited?

Yes, the Avail Snap has been audited by SayFer.

We are always happy to help out our users. You can reach out to us on Discord.

How is this guide?

Ledger Fund Recovery

Multisigs

Introduction Using the Avail Snap Install the Avail Snap Use the Avail Snap Make a transaction FAQs Why should I use the Avail Snap at all?How does the Avail Snap work?What if I switch to a new system?Are my keys safe with the Avail Snap?Has the Avail Snap been audited?How do I reach out to the Avail team if I have any questions related to the Avail Snap?

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MetaMask Snap

Install and use the Avail MetaMask Snap to interact with Avail DA from within MetaMask.

Introduction

Using the Avail Snap

Install the Avail Snap

Go to the official MetaMask snaps store, and click on 'Add to MetaMask'.

Grant the required permissions to the Avail Snap to complete the installation process. Once the installation is complete, your screen should look like this:

Use the Avail Snap

Note

PLEASE NOTE

You will need to send some AVAIL tokens to your new address before being able to make a transaction with it.
You can toggle between Avail DA testnet and mainnet by using the dropdown on the top right. Make sure to select the correct network.

Make a transaction

Click on 'send' , enter an amount and a recipient, then approve a transaction on Avail DA from within your MetaMask wallet.

Note

FAQs

Why should I use the Avail Snap at all?

How does the Avail Snap work?

What if I switch to a new system?

Are my keys safe with the Avail Snap?

Please note that the Avail Snap does not store your private keys.

Has the Avail Snap been audited?

Yes, the Avail Snap has been audited by SayFer.

We are always happy to help out our users. You can reach out to us on Discord.

How is this guide?

Ledger Fund Recovery

Multisigs

Edit in GitHub

Search Documentation

MetaMask Snap

Introduction

Using the Avail Snap

Install the Avail Snap

Use the Avail Snap

Make a transaction

FAQs

Why should I use the Avail Snap at all?

How does the Avail Snap work?

What if I switch to a new system?

Are my keys safe with the Avail Snap?

Has the Avail Snap been audited?

How do I reach out to the Avail team if I have any questions related to the Avail Snap?

Search Documentation

MetaMask Snap

Introduction

Using the Avail Snap

Install the Avail Snap

Use the Avail Snap

Make a transaction

FAQs

Why should I use the Avail Snap at all?

How does the Avail Snap work?

What if I switch to a new system?

Are my keys safe with the Avail Snap?

Has the Avail Snap been audited?

How do I reach out to the Avail team if I have any questions related to the Avail Snap?