Adding Solana to MetaMask: Is It Possible?
Learn how you can integrate Solana with your MetaMask wallet. Spoiler: It’s not straightforward, but there’s a workaround with Wrapped Solana!
Why Use MetaMask for Crypto?
MetaMask is one of the top crypto wallets, trusted by over 100 million users for Ethereum and EVM-compatible blockchains.
What Makes Solana Unique?
Solana is a scalable, efficient blockchain perfect for decentralized apps (dApps), NFTs, and DeFi projects. But it’s not EVM-compatible.
Why Can’t You Add Native Solana to MetaMask?
MetaMask only supports EVM-compatible blockchains. Solana’s native SOL token doesn’t work natively with MetaMask.
Add Wrapped Solana to MetaMask
You can add Wrapped Solana, which mirrors SOL’s value, to MetaMask using blockchains like Ethereum, BNB Chain, or Polygon.
How to Find the Wrapped Solana Address
Visit CoinMarketCap, find Wrapped Solana's contract address under "BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)" and copy it for MetaMask.
Check the Default Network in MetaMask
Ensure that Binance Smart Chain is selected in MetaMask. Then, click on “Import Tokens” and go to the “Custom Token” tab.
Paste the Contract Address and Add Solana
Paste the Wrapped Solana contract address into MetaMask. MetaMask will automatically retrieve the Token Symbol and Ticker.
How to Unwrap Solana (SOL)
Use Phantom Wallet to transfer and unwrap your Wrapped Solana. Don’t send native SOL directly to MetaMask—it’s a different blockchain.
Use Solana on MetaMask with Caution
While you can’t add native Solana to MetaMask, using Wrapped Solana offers a functional alternative. Always verify contract addresses!