💡How to set up your digital wallet

Setting up a digital wallet is relatively straightforward process and there are a number of brands and types to choose from. Here are the steps to create and set up one of the better known wallets—MetaMask:

1. Install MetaMask:

Visit the MetaMask website or your browser's extension store (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Brave).

Download and install the MetaMask extension tailored for your browser.

2. Launch MetaMask:

Once the extension is installed, click on the MetaMask icon in your browser's toolbar to open the MetaMask wallet.

3. Create a new wallet:

Upon opening MetaMask, you'll encounter an introductory screen. Click 'Get Started' to proceed.

Choose 'Create a Wallet'.

4. Set up a password:

Generate a strong and unique password for your MetaMask wallet. Considering that this wallet will contain valuable assets, ensure that you don't use passwords that you use elsewhere.

Confirm the password by entering it again.

5. Backup your secret phrase:

MetaMask will provide you with a secret backup phrase (seed phrase). This phrase is crucial for wallet recovery in case of forgotten passwords or device loss.

Write down the secret phrase on paper and store it securely. Never share it and avoid digital or online storage.

6. Verify your backup phrase:

To ensure the accurate recording of your secret phrase, MetaMask will prompt you to select words from the phrase in the correct sequence.

Once you've successfully verified your backup phrase, MetaMask will confirm the creation of your wallet.

8. Connect to a network:

By default, MetaMask is usually connected to the Ethereum Mainnet. However, you can choose to connect to different blockchain networks such as Polygon MATIC, Ethereum's Ropsten, Rinkeby, or the Binance Smart Chain.

Click on the network name and select your desired network from the dropdown list.

9. Fund your wallet:

To use your wallet, you'll need to add cryptocurrency (e.g., Ether) to it. You can receive crypto from others or acquire it through a cryptocurrency exchange.

10. Start using your MetaMask wallet:

With your MetaMask wallet configured and funded, you can now use it for various purposes, including interacting with decentralized applications (dApps), managing cryptocurrencies, participating in the crypto ecosystem, and engaging with the augmented reality metaverse on OVER.

Always safeguard your password and secret phrase. Losing access to this information can result in permanent loss of your wallet and assets. Additionally, stay vigilant against phishing attempts and scams.