How to Add Fuel to MetaMask

Can I Add Fuel to MetaMask?

No, Fuel can't be added to MetaMask due to incompatibility. Fuel runs on the FuelVM, a unique virtual machine built for high performance and scalability, unlike the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) that MetaMask supports. Because of this difference, Fuel cannot be used with MetaMask or other Ethereum-based wallets.

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How to Install a Fuel Wallet Alternative to MetaMask

The Fuel Wallet, developed and backed by Fuel Labs, is the official solution for managing assets and exploring the Fuel blockchain. Designed specifically for the FuelVM, it enables safe and simple access to DApps and native assets on the growing layer 2 network.

Here are the steps to set up the Fuel Wallet:

1. Download the Wallet: Go to the official Fuel Wallet page and select either the stable version or the latest development release.
2. Install: Enable "Developer mode" in Chrome or Brave, then upload the downloaded zip file as instructed.
3. Secure Your Wallet: Create a new wallet, set a strong password, and securely store your recovery details.
4. Add Funds and Engage: Transfer assets to your wallet and explore the Fuel blockchain’s advanced features and ecosystem.

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Will MetaMask Support Fuel?

MetaMask is unlikely to natively support Fuel due to its reliance on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), while Fuel operates on the FuelVM. 

However, integration could become possible in the future if MetaMask's Snaps feature, designed to extend compatibility beyond EVM-based blockchains, includes a Snap specifically developed for Fuel. 

This would depend on interest and initiative from the Fuel community or third-party developers.

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About Fuel

Fuel is a high-performance execution layer for Ethereum, powered by the FuelVM, built to deliver scalability, speed, and efficiency. It uses a UTXO-based model and parallel transaction processing to tackle issues like state bloat and serial execution. 

With native asset support, low fees, and tools like the Sway programming language, Fuel simplifies development while enabling secure, scalable dApps. It’s designed for high throughput, capable of handling up to 21,000 TPS per CPU core.

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Bottom Line

MetaMask does not support Fuel due to its EVM-based design, while Fuel operates on the FuelVM. 

For accessing the Fuel ecosystem, the official Fuel Wallet is the recommended solution, offering secure management of assets and interaction with Fuel’s high-performance network.