Welcome to your complete guide to Pulsechain! This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Pulsechain, from setting up your wallet to exploring advanced features and understanding the full potential of this innovative ecosystem.
If you’ve already watched our video, this guide will give you detailed instructions and extra insights to help you make the most of Pulsechain. Let’s dive in!
Setting up your way to interact with Pulsechain is straightforward, and we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step. Let’s get started!
To interact with Pulsechain, you’ll need a Web3 wallet which allows you to interact with crypto blockchains.
WARNING: Never download crypto wallets on your mobile devices (cellphones, tablets, etc.), it is unsafe & more vulnerable to getting hacked.
Because of that, I will ONLY teach you how get a web3 wallet on your laptop/desktop. Learn more here...
The most popular options are MetaMask and the Pulsechain Wallet. These wallets allow you to send and receive Pulsechain’s native currency, PLS, as well as interact with decentralized applications on the network.
If you want to see many options, see our top 15 web3 wallet guide, but if you want to get started as quickly as possible you can simply:
Or if you prefer, go to the MetaMask homepage to download it, here: https://metamask.io/download/
After downloading the wallet, create an account and save your seed phrase securely!
WARNING: Always pay GREAT ATTENTION to where you're downloading a web3 cold wallet from.
Scammers create fake sites (that even show up in Google Searches) in order to fool people.
Always be sure that you are not clicking on a fake or phishing websites.
Double & triple-check the link URL that you are on and verify that it is the proper website link that you want.
Next step...
Now that you have your Metamask wallet set up, you need to add the PulseChain network to it's blockchain settings (crypto wallets often have the ability to connect to different blockchains).
There are TWO WAYS to add Pulsechain to your Metamask interface:
1st, IF you've added Metamask on your desktop at this point, when you return to the Pulsechain home page it will no longer say "Install Metamask", as shown here:
That same button should now look like this:
You see the difference right?
Now:
The 2nd way to add Pulsechain settings to your Metamask is MANUALLY.
Follow these instructions to manually configure PulseChain on MetaMask:
1. Open MetaMask and click on the network dropdown (it's usually set on “Ethereum Mainnet”).
2. Click on “Add Network” button:
3. Enter the following details in their respective slots:
PulseChain is a revolutionary blockchain designed to improve upon the limitations of Ethereum by offering faster speeds, lower transaction costs, and greater scalability. Its mission is to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized applications (dApps) to a broader audience, providing an environment that fosters growth and innovation.
The PulseChain network uses the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, ensuring energy efficiency while maintaining security. This also opens up opportunities for staking and earning rewards as a participant in the ecosystem.Why is PulseChain Different?