Setting up Metamask for Optimistic Ethereum (Optimism)
Optimism is a layer 2 scaling protocol for Ethereum.
Unlike layer-1 scaling solutions where changes to Ethereum’s architecture are made to make Ethereum more scalable, layer-2 scaling solutions move transactions and computations away from the main chain onto a second layer, reducing gas fees and increasing transaction throughput.
Optimism allows Ethereum developers to reuse all the existing tooling on Ethereum with little to no changes in code. This means the developer stack, such as programming languages (Solidity, Vyper) and how the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) works is well understood and can be rapidly reused.
To learn more about Optimism, you can read our overview.
In this guide, we will show you how to setup Metamask for Optimism.
Install the Metamask Extension from the Store
Visit the browser extension marketplace and download the MetaMask extension.
