In order for you transact on Arbitrum One, you may need to have some stable coins on hand to make your trades or do purchase on chain. One of the most common used stable coin on Arbitrum One is Bridged USDC (USDC.e). You may already know what is USDC on Ethereum, but what exactly is USDC.e?

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What is USDC.e (Bridged USDC)?

When Arbitrum One was first launch, the masses needed a stable coins to conduct trades. However USDC was not natively available then so the community sort to bridge USDC from Ethereum to Arbitrum One; thus USDC.e was borned!

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Native USDC or USDC.e (Bridged USDC)?

On June 8th 2023, Circle announced the launch of native USDC on Arbitrum for users to migrate to over time. Meanwhile USDC.e is still a legit currency on Arbitrum One and can still be used for common transactions.

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Adding USDC.e (Bridged USDC) on Metamask

Metamask is a widely used cryptocurrency wallet that provides secure management of digital assets. If you wish to include the USDC.e Token on the Arbitrum One Network in your Metamask wallet, this article will guide you step by step through the process. By following these instructions, you can import the USDC Token and conveniently access it within your wallet.

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Step 1: Launch Metamask

Open your preferred browser and access the Metamask wallet application. Make sure you are connected to the Arbitrum One Network.

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Step 2: Access Token Import Options

Once your Metamask wallet is open, navigate to the main interface. Look for the "Import Tokens" button and click on it. This will enable you to add custom tokens to your wallet.

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Step 3: Enter USDC Token Address

After clicking "Import Tokens," a dialogue box or form will appear where you can provide the necessary details. Copy and paste the USDC.e token address from ArbiScan into the designated field. Double-check the accuracy of the address. Here are the details:

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Token Address: 0xff970a61a04b1ca14834a43f5de4533ebddb5cc8

Token Symbol: USDC

Token Decimal: 6

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Step 4: Click "Add Custom Token"

Once you have entered the USDC token address, locate and click the "Add custom token" button. This action will initiate the token import process.

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Step 5: Confirm Token Import

After clicking "Add custom token," Metamask will validate the USDC token on the Arbitrum One network. The token details, such as the symbol, decimal places, and token name, will be displayed for your review. Verify that the token details match the USDC Token you intend to import.

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Step 6: Finalize Token Import

To complete the process, click the "Import tokens" button. Metamask will import the USDC Token (Arbitrum One) into your wallet. The token will now be visible within your token list.

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Congratulations! You have successfully added USDC to your Metamask wallet on the Arbitrum One Network!

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Conclusion:

By following the simple steps outlined above, you can easily import the USDC Token (Arbitrum One) into your Metamask wallet. Once imported, you will have seamless access to this digital asset, allowing you to manage and transact with USDC on the Arbitrum network efficiently. Make sure to copy the token address to ensure successful importation accurately. Now you can enjoy the benefits of using the USDC Token within your Metamask wallet on the Arbitrum One network.