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How to Setup Ethereum PoW (ETHW) on Metamask

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2 years ago

September 27, 2022

Metamask is a custom RPC-supported wallet, and users can set up an ETHW network on metamask. ETHW has no contract address as it is a native token of a public chain, neither is it an ERC20 token.

The Ethereum merge was a much-anticipated event in the network and the crypto space. A Terminal Total Difficulty (TTD) of 58750000000000000000000 was achieved at the ETH mainnet block height of 15,537,393, which marked the completion of the merge, 15 September 2022, 06:42:42 UTC. The ETHW network took a snapshot at the block height of 15537393 to airdrop Ethereum PoW (ETHW) to ETH holders.

Users who intend to claim or hold ETHW will have to set up an ETHW on RPC-supported wallets.

Step-by-step Guide on How to Set up the ETHW Network on Metamask

Step one: Download the Metamask smartphone app or install the browser plugin. Do not share your mnemonic phrases or private key with a third party.

Step two: Click on the hamburger icon, go to settings, and select Networks.

Step three: click on the ‘Add Network’ icon, select ‘Custom Networks’ and fill in the ETHW mainnet info:

Network Name: ETHW-mainnet

New RPC URL: https://mainnet.ethereumpow.org

Chain ID: 10001

Currency Symbol: ETHW

Block Explorer URL (Optional): https://mainnet.ethwscan.com

Step four: The Ethereum PoW (ETHW) token balance automatically reflects in your wallet. This wallet held 0.012 ETH at the snapshot.

10 Exchanges Trading ETHW on the Spot market

Most exchanges already listed ETHW according to CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko. Top exchanges based on trade volume that are trading ETHW include FTX, Gate.io, Huobi Global, Kraken, KuCoin, and Poloniex.