Introduction
Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions?
- How do I correctly import my Optimism transactions?
- Where do I get my Optimism wallet address?
You can import your transactions into our platform in one of two kinds of wallets. This article will go over what they are and how you can do this.
The two wallet types for Optimism
As stated earlier, you can use two kinds of wallets for Optimism. The following are the types of wallets you can use.
The generic blockchain wallet - The most straightforward wallet is the generic blockchain wallet. You can find this wallet by searching directly for the blockchain when adding the wallet.
The multi-asset wallet - If you don’t want to use the generic blockchain wallet, you can instead use the wallet of a multi-asset wallet provider. Examples of these are Metamask or Trust Wallet. You can find these be instead by searching for the wallet provider and selecting Optimism as the blockchain.
The next section will go over how to import your chosen wallet.
Creating your new Optimism wallet
As stated earlier, you can use two kinds of wallets for Optimism. The following are the types of wallets you can use.
The generic blockchain wallet - The most straightforward wallet is the generic blockchain wallet. You can find this wallet by searching directly for the blockchain when adding the wallet.
The multi-asset wallet - If you don’t want to use the generic blockchain wallet, you can instead use the wallet of a multi-asset wallet provider. Examples of these are Metamask or Trust Wallet. You can find these be instead by searching for the wallet provider and selecting Optimism as the blockchain.
The next section will go over how to import your chosen wallet.
Once you have chosen what wallet you’d like to use, you’ll then need to add the wallet to your portfolio. The following steps will show you how this is done.
- Go to the “Add a wallet” page, and in the search bar, search for and select the blockchain or wallet provider.
- Select the “Automatic" connection.
- Finish by entering your public address into the field and press “Save.”
You can find your public address from directly within whatever wallet you are using. If you are using a multi-asset wallet, you’ll need also to select the blockchain you are using before entering the address.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined above, the Optimism transactions from within your wallet should now be automatically imported. If you need further help, reach out to us on support.accointing.com.