What Is MetaMask

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∟MetaMask - Browser Based Ethereum Wallet

∟What Is MetaMask

This section describes what is MetaMask - a browser based Ethereum light wallet.

MetaMask, brings Ethereum to your browser, is a browser based Ethereum light wallet provided by metamask.io.

MetaMask has the following main features:

MetaMask is a bridge that allows you to visit the distributed web of tomorrow in your browser today. It allows you to run Ethereum dApps right in your browser without running a full Ethereum node.
MetaMask includes a secure identity vault, providing a user interface to manage your identities on different sites and sign blockchain transactions.
You can install the MetaMask add-on in Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and the new Brave browser. If you’re a developer, you can start developing with MetaMask today.
MetaMask's mission is to make Ethereum as easy to use for as many people as possible.

You can visit MetaMask Website at https://metamask.io/ for more information.

Table of Contents

About This Book

Introduction of Ethereum

Ethereum Blockchain

Ethereum Mist Wallet

geth - Go Ethereum

Deprecated: Testnet - Ropsten Network

Private Ethereum Network

64-Bit "geth" for Private Ethereum Network

Private Network with Custom Genesis Block

Transferring Funds between Ether Accounts

►MetaMask - Browser Based Ethereum Wallet

►What Is MetaMask

Install MetaMask Extension for Chrome

Setup MetaMask Extension for Chrome

Install MetaMask Extension for Firefox

Add Ethereum Test Network in MetaMask

View Ethereum Account Address in MetaMask

Add Ethereum Network Manually in MetaMask

Connect MetaMask to Local "geth" Node

Using MetaMask Wallet

Getting Free Ether on Test Networks

Managing Ethereum Account

Mining Ether with Your Computer

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