The Realio Network now offers the option to be added to the Keplr and the MetaMask wallet interfaces directly from Realio Network's official website, https://realio.network/.

Adding the Realio Network into these multi-chain wallets will allow users to unlock new possibilities and expand their blockchain ecosystem within a unified interface that simplifies the management of digital assets. It will offer a broader range of decentralized services, enabling users to view account balances, send and receive transactions, interact with smart contracts, and, most importantly, actively participate in Realio Network-specific activities.

Let’s explore each wallet and how to add the Realio Network.

Wallet Overview

Keplr

Keplr wallet is a powerful and user-friendly solution that simplifies the management of digital assets across multiple blockchain networks. It serves as your passport to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling seamless interaction with various blockchains and decentralized applications (dApps) from a single, unified interface. 

Key Features of the Keplr wallet include:

• Secure Asset Management
• Multi-Chain Swapping
• Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Integration
• Network Exploration

MetaMask

MetaMask wallet is a groundbreaking, open-source solution that serves as your gateway to the exciting world of Web3. With over 10 million active monthly users, MetaMask has established itself as a trusted and feature-rich wallet, enabling seamless interaction with blockchain networks and decentralized applications (dApps).

Key Features of the MetaMask wallet include:

• Secure Asset Management
• Simple Asset Swapping
• Access to DeFi
• NFT Marketplace Integration
• Blockchain Gaming access and ownership rewards
• Web3 Integration

Note: Like the Ethereum blockchain, the Realio Network uses an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to execute smart contracts and compute the state of the Realio Network after each new block. Therefore, RIO (Realio Utility Token) can be purchased on the Ethereum and Realio Network blockchain. Please switch to the Realio Network when purchasing RIO if you wish to use it on the Realio Network.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Add Realio Network

Automatic Steps to Add Realio Network to Keplr

Manual Steps to Add Realio Network to Keplr

Automatic Steps to Add Realio Network to MetaMask

Manual Steps to Add Realio Network to MetaMask

Automatic Steps to Add Realio Network to Keplr

Step 1: Go to Realio Network

Go to the Realio Network official website by visiting https://realio.network/.

Step 2: Add Network to Wallet

Open the Network connector by hitting the “Add Network to Wallet” button on the upper right-hand side of your screen.

Step 3: Select Keplr

Select the “Add” button to the right of the Keplr icon.

Step 4: Enter Credentials

Enter your Keplr credentials to connect your account.

Step 5: Approve Connection

Review the information about the Realio Network, and approve the Network by hitting the “Approve” button on the bottom of your screen.

You should now be connected to the Realio Network.

Manual Steps to Add Realio Network to Keplr

You can also add the Realio Network to Keplr by selecting it from a list of available networks.

Step 1: Open Keplr Browser Extension or Mobile App

Open the Keplr browser extension by hitting the Keplr icon on the upper right-hand side of your screen or open the mobile app.

Step 2: Click Add Network

After logging into your Keplr account, visit the hamburger menu on the upper left-hand side of your screen.

Step 3: Menu Selection

From the drop-down, click “Settings.”

From the next drop-down, click “General.”

Click “Manage Non-Native Chains " from the third drop-down.

Click the "plus" icon on the upper right-hand side.

Note: Once the Realio Network has been added to your Keplr wallet, the network appears here under Manage Non-Native Chains.

Step 4: Find the Realio Network

A list of Networks should appear on your screen.

In the search bar, type in “realio” and the Realio Network should appear. Click the “Add to Keplr” on the right-hand side of your screen.

Step 5: Approve Connection

Review the information about the Realio Network, and approve the Network by hitting the “Approve” button on the bottom of your screen.

You should now be connected to the Realio Network. You can verify this by going back through Step 3 above. The Realio Network should now appear here under Manage Non-Native Chains.

Automatic Steps to Add Realio Network to MetaMask

Step 1: Go to Realio Network

Go to the Realio Network official website by visiting https://realio.network/.

Step 2: Add Network to Wallet

Open the Network connector by hitting the "Add Network to Wallet" button on the top right-hand side of your screen.

Step 3: Select MetaMask

Select the "Add" button to the right of the MetaMask icon, and the MetaMask interface will open.

Step 4: Enter Credentials

Enter your MetaMask credentials to log in and complete the process to add the Realio Network to your account.

Step 5: Review & Approve

Review the information about the Realio Network, and approve the Network by hitting the “Approve” button on the lower right-hand side of your screen.

Step 6: Switch to the Realio Network chain

MetaMask will prompt you to switch from whatever chain you are currently on to the Realio Network. You can change Networks by hitting the “Switch Network” button on the lower right-hand side of your screen.

You should now be connected to the Realio Network.

Manual Steps to Adding Realio Network to MetaMask

You can also add the Realio Network to MetaMask by entering its RPC details or selecting it from a preset list of networks within MetaMask itself.

Step 1: Open MetaMask Browser Extension or Mobile App

Open the MetaMask browser extension by hitting the MetaMask icon on the upper right-hand side of your screen or open the mobile app.

Step 2: Add Network

After logging into your MetaMask account, you have two options to add the Realio Network manually to your MetaMask wallet:

You can also add the Realio Network to Keplr by selecting it from a list of available networks.

Step 2a: Network Selection Menu

Visit the network selection menu on the upper left-hand side of your screen (where the Ethereum logo is on the screenshot below).

If it's your first time switching networks, you'll see you're on the Ethereum Mainnet. 

You can add Realio Network by clicking "Add network.”

Step 2b: Settings Menu

If you do not have the network selection menu on the upper left-hand side of your screen, click on the settings menu (3 vertical dots) on the upper right-hand side of your screen.

From the drop-down menu, click “Settings.”

From the drop-down menu, click “Networks.”

Click on “Add Networks” from the drop-down.

Step 3: Settings Menu

Select from the popular networks listed or use the search functionality to type in “Realio Network.”

If the network does not populate, you can click the button on the lower left-hand side labeled “Add a network manually.”

Enter the REALIO NETWORK address below into their relevant fields: 

• Network Name – realio

• New RPC URL – https://realio-rpc-evm.genznodes.dev/

• Chain ID – 3301

• Currency Symbol – RIO

• Block Explorer URL (Optional) - https://explorer.realio.network/

To eliminate typing errors, copy and paste the above details into their respective fields.

Step 4: Save the Network

After filling in the fields, click the “Save” button at the bottom of your screen.

You should now be enabled to add the Realio Network to your MetaMask wallet. To switch over to the network, click the “Switch to Realio” button.

Reminder: You can switch back to Ethereum by clicking the network menu, but you will want to buy RIO on the Realio Network if you want to use it for staking, validating, etc. on the Realio Network.

The Future State of the Realio Network Connection

Currently, the Realio team is in the process of creating a dashboard application for the Realio Network. This app will enable users to make transactions within the application using the Keplr and MetaMask clients. 

Additionally, these connections will be crucial in facilitating transactions for upcoming dApps developed by the Realio team and the community.

Connect your MetaMask or Keplr wallet to the Realio Network today and experience the future of decentralized finance firsthand.