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2 min readMay 2, 2022

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How to Store Bitcoin on Metamask MetaMask, an Ethereum wallet, can be downloaded as an application or as a browser extension.

MetaMask allows users to share their private keys with Ethereum-based DApps, smart contracts on websites and apps. It is one the most well-known crypto wallets and has recently reached 30 million users in March 2022. This is due to the rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and non-fungible coins, as well as other factors (NFTs). MetaMask can accept Bitcoin, but not in a similar way as an exchange account. MetaMask cannot accept Bitcoin directly because it is not an ERC-20 token. But, you can use a backdoor method to obtain Bitcoins into your MetaMask. You should not send Bitcoin directly to your MetaMask. MetaMask may not accept the token if you try this. It’s possible that you’ll lose all of the Bitcoin you’ve sent all at once, which would be disastrous. It is impossible to send BTC directly to it. However, you can still receive Bitcoin in your MetaMask bank account. To send transactions via the Bitcoin network, only Bitcoin addresses are allowed. This applies to Bitcoin and all other blockchains, including Ethereum. Only Ethereum-related tokens are allowed to be sent over Ethereum network. The transfer of Bitcoin over the Ethereum network to the United States is the same as paying with the Euro. The euro is not legal tender in the United States but it can be used in a loop. These euros can be exchanged for US dollars and used as a payment method. However, you have other options if your Bitcoin is not ready to be converted for Ethereum. This means that you will first need to store your BTC. Then, transfer it to Ethereum as a separate token. It symbolizes the Bitcoin stored in the Bitcoin blockchain. Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), is an alternative name for Bitcoin, which is an ERC-20 token.

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