How to Add Arbitrum Stylus to MetaMask

Summary: Learn how to integrate the Arbitrum Stylus testnet with your MetaMask wallet through a simple 4-step guide, leveraging the upgraded technology stack that promises lower gas fees and faster transaction speeds. Refer to the official Arbitrum Stylus documentation to ensure a secure and efficient setup.

Can I Add Arbitrum Stylus to MetaMask?

Yes, you can add the Arbitrum Stylus testnet to MetaMask. Since Stylus is an upgrade to the Arbitrum tech stack, it operates within the EVM-compatible Arbitrum ecosystem, and you will be able to configure it in the MetaMask wallet as you would with other networks compatible with Arbitrum. To do this, you must add the verified network RPC URL details and other network ID information.

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How to Add Arbitrum Stylus to MetaMask

To add Arbitrum Stylus to your MetaMask wallet, you must manually add the RPC endpoints to interact with the new rollup. These can be found directly in the Arbitrum Stylus docs, the safest and most trusted resource for everything related to the new EVM chain that supports multiple languages such as Rust, C, C++ and others.

Here is a simple 4-step guide to getting started:

1. Visit the Arbitrum Stylus Docs to verify the most recent RPC details.
2. Open your MetaMask Wallet and select ‘Add Network’.
3. Input the verified Arbitrum Stylust testnet RPC details into your MetaMask Wallet.
4. Click ‘connect’, and you are ready to test and deploy applications on Stylus.

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Arbitrum Stylus RPC Details

Here are the RPC specifics customized for the Arbitrum Stylus blockchain network. To ensure reliability and accurate data, it is advisable to refer to the official Arbitrum documentation.

• Network name: Arbitrum Stylus 
• Network URL: https://stylus-testnet.arbitrum.io/rpc
• Chain ID: 23011913
• Currency symbol: ETH

For RPC and network information on other versions of Arbitrum, you can read our Arbitrum Mainnet guide or Arbitrum Testnet guide. 

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What is Arbitrum Stylus

Arbitrum Stylus is a revolutionary upgrade in the Arbitrum technology stack, specifically designed to elevate the smart contract development landscape. It facilitates the creation of EVM-compatible smart contracts using popular programming languages like Rust, C, and C++, which are compiled down to WebAssembly (WASM). This enhancement, dubbed EVM+, introduces a second, coequal virtual machine to the existing EVM, promising significantly lower gas fees and faster transaction speeds, thus unlocking new potential use cases on the blockchain. 

Stylus retains interoperability with Solidity, allowing seamless interactions between Solidity and Rust programs, and offers a platform for developers to build with their preferred languages, fostering a broader and more inclusive developer community.

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Bottom Line

In summary, Arbitrum Stylus offers an enhanced smart contract development environment that's seamlessly integrable with MetaMask. By following the outlined steps and referencing the official Arbitrum documentation, you can easily set up the Stylus testnet on your MetaMask. This new addition to the Arbitrum tech stack not only paves the way for a broader developer community but also promises a future of greater efficiency and inclusivity in the blockchain realm.