
Metamask for beginners – your essential gear
Metamask: your running shoes for Web3
Imagine signing up for a marathon… and running it barefoot. Sounds crazy, right? Without MetaMask, you’re running Web3 barefoot. It’s your #1 tool to interact with blockchain and secure your first steps.
How to set up your crypto shoes
Download MetaMask → Go to metamask.io and install it on Chrome, Brave, or Firefox.
Create your wallet → Write down your 12-word recovery phrase on paper (never store it online
).
Add testnet networks with Chainlist.org to unlock your training grounds.
Get free test tokens to warm up (see the faucet section below).
Pro tip
Use two MetaMask wallets: one for airdrops & testnets, and another for your main funds.
Once your MetaMask is ready, you’re geared up and warmed up. Now, let’s start training!