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Web3 Wallet Setup Guide

Welcome to the world of Web3! This guide will walk you through setting up your first cryptocurrency wallet with MetaMask, securely storing your seed phrase, and obtaining test ETH from a faucet.

1

Installing MetaMask

MetaMask is a browser extension that allows you to interact with the Ethereum blockchain.

  1. Visit the official MetaMask website
  2. Click "Install MetaMask for [Your Browser]"
  3. Follow the browser extension installation process
  4. Once installed, click on the MetaMask icon in your browser extensions

Security Tip: Always download MetaMask from the official website or trusted app stores. Never install from links provided in emails or messages.

2

Creating Your Wallet

After installing MetaMask, you'll need to create a new wallet:

  1. Click "Create a new wallet"
  2. Create a secure password (this is different from your seed phrase)
  3. Watch the brief security video
  4. Click "Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase"

IMPORTANT: Your seed phrase (also called Secret Recovery Phrase) is the ONLY way to recover your wallet if you lose access. Anyone who has your seed phrase has complete control over your wallet and funds.

3

Securely Storing Your Seed Phrase

Your seed phrase typically consists of 12 words in a specific order. Here's how to store it securely:

Example: apple banana cherry diamond elephant forest guitar history island journey kitchen lemon

Best Practices for Seed Phrase Storage:

  • Write it down on paper (multiple copies)
  • Store in secure, waterproof, fireproof locations
  • Consider using a metal backup solution for durability
  • Never store it digitally (no photos, no cloud storage, no email)
  • Never share it with anyone, including "support staff"

Warning: Many phishing scams target your seed phrase. No legitimate service will ever ask for your complete seed phrase.

4

Adding Holesky Testnet to MetaMask

After installing MetaMask, you'll need to add the Holesky testnet manually. Here are the network details:

  • Network Name: Holesky
  • ChainID: 17000 (0x4268)
  • RPC URL: https://1rpc.io/holesky
  • Block Explorer: https://holesky.etherscan.io/
5

Getting Test ETH from a Faucet

Before using real cryptocurrency, it's good to practice with test networks and test ETH:

  1. In MetaMask, click on the network dropdown at the top (likely says "Ethereum Mainnet")
  2. Select "Holesky Test Network" (you may need to add it from Settings > Networks)
  3. Copy your wallet address by clicking on your account name
  4. Visit the Google Cloud Holesky Faucet
  5. Paste your wallet address and request test ETH
  6. Wait a few moments and check your MetaMask wallet for the test ETH

Note: Test ETH has no real-world value and is only used for testing on test networks. You'll need real ETH for transactions on the Ethereum mainnet.

6

Complete Setup

Your wallet is now ready to use! You can connect it to dApps and start interacting with the Holesky testnet.

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