What Is MetaMask

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∟MetaMask - Browser Based Ethereum Wallet

∟What Is MetaMask

This section describes what is MetaMask - a browser based Ethereum light wallet.

MetaMask, brings Ethereum to your browser, is a browser based Ethereum light wallet provided by metamask.io.

MetaMask has the following main features:

MetaMask is a bridge that allows you to visit the distributed web of tomorrow in your browser today. It allows you to run Ethereum dApps right in your browser without running a full Ethereum node.
MetaMask includes a secure identity vault, providing a user interface to manage your identities on different sites and sign blockchain transactions.
You can install the MetaMask add-on in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and the new Brave browser. If you’re a developer, you can start developing with MetaMask today.
MetaMask's mission is to make Ethereum as easy to use for as many people as possible.

You can visit MetaMask Website at https://metamask.io/ for more information.

Table of Contents

About This Book

Introduction of Ethereum

Ethereum Blockchain

Ethereum Mist Wallet

geth - Go Ethereum

Testnet - Ropsten network

Private Ethereum Network

64-Bit "geth" for Private Ethereum Network

Private Network with Custom Genesis Block

Transferring Funds between Ether Accounts

►MetaMask - Browser Based Ethereum Wallet

►What Is MetaMask

Install MetaMask Extension for Chrome

Setup MetaMask Extension for Chrome

View Ethereum Account Address in MetaMask

Add "Ropsten Test Network" in MetaMask

Get Free Ether from faucet.metamask.io

Get Free Ether from faucet.dimensions.network

Get Free Ether from faucet.ropsten.be

Connect MetaMask to Local "geth" Node

Transfer Ether Fund to MetaMask Account

Send Ether from MetaMask to Private Network Failed

Private Network ID Must Match "chainId"

Send Ether from MetaMask to Private Network

Process MetaMask Transfer Transaction

Download and Read MetaMask State Logs

View Account QR Code in MetaMask

Export Private Key and Retire MetaMask

Import Private Key to "geth" Account

Managing Ethereum Account

Mining Ether with Your Computer

Archived Tutorials

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