1. Get the official MetaMask app or extension

Go to MetaMask's official download page and choose your platform (Chrome/Firefox/Brave/Edge/Opera extension or iOS/Android app). Always confirm you're on the official site before installing.

2. Install and open MetaMask

After installing, open the extension or app. You'll see a welcome/onboarding flow — click Get Started (or similar) and choose Create a Wallet (or Create a new wallet). If you already have a wallet, choose Import instead.

3. Create a strong password

Pick a long, unique password to protect the MetaMask vault on that device. This password unlocks the wallet locally — it is not the same as your Secret Recovery Phrase.

4. Write down your Secret Recovery Phrase (SRP)

MetaMask will generate a 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase. Write the words down in order, on paper (or a dedicated metal backup). You will usually be asked to confirm the words to finish setup. This phrase is the master key to your wallet.

5. Store the SRP safely — offline

Keep the written SRP somewhere physically secure (safe, safety-deposit box, etc.). Make multiple physical copies in separate secure locations if the funds are important. Do not take photos, screenshot, email, or store the phrase in cloud drives or plain text on devices.

6. Never share your SRP

MetaMask (or any legitimate support) will never ask you to reveal your SRP. If anyone or any website asks for it, it's a scam — do not enter it.

7. Recovering / importing a wallet

To recover a wallet on a new device, choose Import wallet during onboarding and enter the 12 words in the exact order. If you still have access to an unlocked MetaMask, there are ways to reveal the SRP from the app/extension. For more complex recovery (e.g., vault files), MetaMask documents recovery tools and steps.

8. Extra security tips

• For significant holdings, consider using a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor, etc.) with MetaMask for cold-storage. MetaMask supports connecting many hardware wallets.
• Keep your extension/app up to date.
• Only connect your wallet to websites you trust; double-check domain names and avoid links from DMs or unknown sources.
• Use device locks (PIN/biometrics) on mobile and a secure OS-level password on desktops.

1. Make sure you already have MetaMask set up

If you don't have a wallet yet, install MetaMask and create one first (see my previous video/guide).

2. Go to the official PulseChain resource site

Open www.PulseChainStats.com. Always double-check URLs to avoid phishing.

3. Add the PulseChain network to MetaMask

Scroll to the bottom of the homepage. Click the "Add PulseChain To MetaMask" button. MetaMask will pop up with network details (like RPC URL, Chain ID, and currency symbol). Click Approve or Confirm to add the network.

4. Switch to the PulseChain network

After confirming, MetaMask may ask if you want to switch. Click Switch Network to start using PulseChain immediately.

5. Add PulseChain tokens to your wallet

Still on PulseChainStats.com, scroll up to the "Add to Wallet" section. You'll see a list of common PulseChain tokens. Click Add to Wallet next to any token you want (PLS, PLSX, HEX, etc.). MetaMask will open a confirmation pop-up — approve it to add each token.

6. That's it — you're live on PulseChain!

Your MetaMask is now connected to PulseChain and can display tokens. You're ready to bridge assets or interact with PulseChain dApps.

1. Switch MetaMask to the Ethereum network (Mainnet)

Open MetaMask and choose Ethereum Mainnet from the network dropdown. This ensures you're sending from the right source chain.

2. Send ETH from your centralized exchange to your MetaMask address

In MetaMask click the address at the top (the shortened address) to copy it to your clipboard, then paste that address into your exchange's withdrawal/transfer form. Confirm the network is set to Ethereum on the exchange before sending.

3. Why send ETH?

ETH is the native token used to pay gas on Ethereum, so bridging with ETH avoids the extra step of needing ETH in your wallet later to pay gas. If you bridge another token (e.g., DAI), you still need a small ETH balance to pay transaction fees on Ethereum.

4. Open PulseChainStats and pick the bridge

Go to www.PulseChainStats.com (or another official PulseChain portal) and scroll to the Buy / Bridge area. Click the Official PulseChain Bridge (or the bridge you trust). Then click Launch on the bridge landing page to open the bridge app.

5. Connect your MetaMask wallet to the bridge

Click Connect Wallet on the bridge page; MetaMask will pop up a connection request. Accept/connect so the bridge can read your wallet and balances. This is a standard dApp→wallet connection flow.

6. Enter amount to bridge — and leave gas

Type how much ETH you want to move to PulseChain. Important: leave a small amount of ETH in your MetaMask for any remaining on-chain gas (don't send every last wei). The bridge will often show an estimated fee — use that to keep a safe buffer.

7. Approve & sign the bridge transaction in MetaMask

Click the bridge's Bridge (or Transfer) button. MetaMask will open one or more popups to Approve and Sign transactions. Review gas estimates and the destination chain details, then confirm. MetaMask signs the transaction — the bridge will then process it.

8. Wait for the bridge to process

Bridges sometimes take a few minutes (or longer) depending on network load and the bridge's mechanism. The bridge UI will usually show the status (processing / completed). Keep the transaction ID or bridge reference if you need to check progress or support.

9. Switch MetaMask to PulseChain and check your balance

Once the bridge reports the tokens have arrived, change your MetaMask network to PulseChain (or add it first if you haven't). The bridged funds should appear; if you don't see tokens, add them via the token contract or use the bridge's "Add to wallet" buttons. You will see a small amount of PLS gifted to you by the community to help get you started transacting on the netwrok (this is for new wallets only that enter over the offical PulseChain Bridge)

1. Open PulseChainStats and click "Trade on PulseX Now."

Go to www.PulseChainStats.com and scroll to the Trade on PulseChain Today area, then hit Trade on PulseX Now. This takes you to the official PulseX trading landing page.

2. Launch the PulseX DEX app and connect your wallet

On PulseX (the site you landed on) click Trade Now / Launch to open the DEX. Then click Connect Wallet and approve the MetaMask connection pop-up. Make sure MetaMask is already switched to the PulseChain network.

3. Start on the trading page — choose what you're paying with

In the PulseX UI you'll see a You pay field (token selector/dropdown). Click it and choose the token you bridged (many users will see wrapped ETH / wETH if that's what they bridged). That token becomes the source for your swap.

4. Select the token you want to buy

In the other dropdown (the token you'll receive), pick the whitelisted token you want to buy (or PLS if you want to top up network fees). If the token is in the dropdown, just select it and proceed.

5. If the token is NOT in the list — import it safely

Find the token's contract address from a reliable on-chain source (e.g., Dexscreener's PulseChain listing for that token). Use Dexscreener → PulseChain section → locate the pair → copy the token contract address. Back on PulseX look for Manage tokens / Import token (or add it directly in MetaMask with the contract address). MetaMask's docs explain how to import a custom token if you need to. Paste the contract address, confirm the token details, then add/import.

6. Recommended first buy: PLS (network gas)

New users should swap some bridged wETH → PLS first so you have gas to complete future transactions on PulseChain. You usually receive a small starter PLS from the bridge, but it can run out fast — keep some.

7. Set slippage / amount and swap

Enter how much you want to swap. Check estimated fees and set a slippage tolerance appropriate for the pair (low for large liquidity, higher for small/volatile tokens). Click Swap (or Confirm). MetaMask will prompt you to approve and sign — review the amount, gas, and destination, then confirm.

8. Wait for the transaction to confirm and check your wallet

PulseX will show the transaction status. When it completes, check MetaMask (and the token list) — if the token doesn't appear automatically, import it (see step 5). Use the transaction hash to inspect on a block explorer if you need to debug.

1. Discover the PulseChain Ecosystem

PulseChainStats.com provides a comprehensive overview of the entire PulseChain ecosystem, showcasing official projects, DEXes, lending protocols, and emerging opportunities. Navigate to the Ecosystem tab to explore all available projects and discover new opportunities for investment and participation.

2. Track Your Portfolio Across the Ecosystem

Use our advanced Portfolio Tracker to monitor your holdings and DeFi positions across the entire PulseChain ecosystem. Connect your wallet to automatically track your PLS, HEX, PLSX, INC, and other token holdings, as well as your liquidity positions, staking rewards, and yield farming returns in real-time.

3. Stay Updated with Real-Time Analytics

Access live data and analytics for all PulseChain projects, including token prices, trading volumes, total value locked (TVL), and market trends. Our platform aggregates data from multiple sources to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information for informed decision-making.

4. Explore New Opportunities

Discover emerging projects and investment opportunities within the PulseChain ecosystem. Our curated lists help you identify promising new tokens, innovative DeFi protocols, and upcoming launches, giving you early access to the next generation of PulseChain projects.

1: Access the PulseX Platform

Head to the PulseX landing page. Scroll down until you see the section labeled "Trade on PulseChain Today." Click the bright green button to proceed.

2: Open the Trading App

Once you're on the official PulseX page, locate and click "Trade Now." This will open the PulseX app interface.

3: Navigate to the Liquidity Section

In the top left of the app, hover over "Made" (or the relevant menu option— this may appear as "Trade" or similar depending on updates). From the dropdown menu, select "Liquidity."

4: Choose Your Liquidity Version

Decide between V1 or V2:

• V1 is geared more toward INC farming (which we'll cover in a separate guide or video).
• If you're just looking to provide basic liquidity, select V2.
• Alternatively, if you prefer providing liquidity between two stablecoins (for potentially lower volatility), choose the "Stable Liquidity" option.

5: Select the Tokens for Your Liquidity Pool

Choose the token pair you want to provide liquidity for.

Important for beginners: Make sure you're joining an existing pool rather than initializing a new one. Creating a new pool can be risky if you're not experienced, as it may expose you to uneven liquidity or other issues.

If the token you want isn't in the standard list:

• Click "Manage Tokens."
• Paste the contract address of the token.
• It should appear in the list for selection.

6: Input the Token Amounts

Enter the amount of one token you want to provide. Since you're joining an existing pool, the app will automatically calculate and populate the required amount for the other token in the pair to maintain the pool's balance ratio. Double-check the amounts to ensure they match what you're comfortable contributing.

7: Enable the Tokens

For each token in your pair, click "Enable" (this authorizes the PulseX contract to use those tokens from your wallet). Confirm any prompts that appear.

8: Provide Liquidity

Once everything is set, click "Provide Liquidity." Review the details, then confirm the transaction in your MetaMask wallet (or whichever compatible wallet you're using). Wait for the transaction to process on the PulseChain network—congratulations, you're now providing liquidity on PulseX!

Important Risks to Consider

Providing liquidity can be rewarding, but it's not without risks. Here's what you need to know:

Contract Risk

Smart contracts can have vulnerabilities. To minimize this, use a separate wallet dedicated to interacting with contracts like PulseX. This keeps your main holdings safe in case something goes wrong.

Impermanent Loss

This is a key concept in liquidity providing. When you add two tokens (e.g., Token A and Token B) to a pool, the pool maintains a fixed ratio between them. If the price of one token changes significantly (e.g., people buy a lot of Token B, depleting it from the pool), you'll end up with more of the other token (Token A). Compared to just holding the tokens separately in your wallet, the value in the pool might be lower—this difference is impermanent loss. It's "impermanent" because if prices return to the original ratio, the loss vanishes. However, if you withdraw while prices are imbalanced, the loss becomes permanent. Research token pairs with stable price relationships to reduce this risk.

1: Access the PulseX Platform

Visit the official PulseX website by navigating to the landing page. Look for the section labeled "Trade on PulseChain Today" and click the bright green button to proceed.

2: Open the PulseX App

From the PulseX website, open the PulseX app by clicking "Trade Now" or the relevant button to access the trading interface.

3: Navigate to the Farms Section

In the app, locate the "Farm" button in the top right corner and click it. Ensure you're in the "Live Farms" section to view active farming opportunities.

4: Explore Available Farms

Browse the list of available farms to find one that suits your goals. Check key details like the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) or INC rewards for each farm to understand potential returns.

5: Provide Liquidity for the Farm

Once you've chosen a farm, hover over the "Trade" button (or equivalent menu) and select "Liquidity."

• Choose whether the farm supports V1 or V2 liquidity pools. Currently, most farms use V1, so select V1 unless specified otherwise.
• Pick the token pair you want to provide liquidity for.
• Input the amounts for each token and add your liquidity to the pool. (Note: Ensure you're joining an existing pool to avoid risks associated with initializing a new one.)

6: Stake Your LP Tokens in the Farm

Return to the "Farms" tab in the app.

• Find the farm you selected earlier and click to expand its details.
• Click "Enable" to authorize the farm to use your LP tokens (this may require a wallet confirmation, e.g., via MetaMask).
• Add your LP tokens to the farm by specifying the amount you want to stake.

7: Monitor Your Rewards

To check your INC rewards or farming progress, revisit the Farms tab in the PulseX app. Alternatively, use a portfolio tracker like PulseChainStats to view your farms and rewards in one place.

Important Risks to Understand

Farming can be rewarding, but it comes with risks, particularly impermanent loss:

Impermanent Loss

When you provide two tokens (e.g., Token A and Token B) to a liquidity pool, the pool maintains a fixed ratio between them. If the price of one token changes significantly (e.g., heavy buying of Token B reduces its share in the pool), you'll end up with more of the other token (Token A). Compared to holding the tokens separately in your wallet, the pool's value might be lower—this difference is called impermanent loss. It's "impermanent" because if prices return to the original ratio, the loss disappears. However, if you withdraw while prices are imbalanced, the loss becomes permanent.

Trade-Off

Farming rewards, such as trading fees or INC, can potentially offset or exceed impermanent loss, but this isn't guaranteed. Research token pairs and market conditions to make informed decisions.

Contract Risk

Always use a separate wallet for interacting with smart contracts to protect your main holdings in case of vulnerabilities.