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  • 1) Set your Chain ID and RPC
  • 2) Get a Little xDai
  • 3) BlockScout is your Home Base
  • 4) Bridges Connecting Ecosystems
  • 5) Explore and Enjoy

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Getting Started with xDai

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1) Set your Chain ID and RPC

To get started on xDai, you will need to setup your externally owned address (wallet address) to access the xDai chain. You can use the same address you use on Ethereum, but the chain id and RPC must point to xDai.

  • You can use to quickly add to MetaMask, or

  • See the for example steps and configuration.

    • See the for additional wallets that support xDai out of the box and don't require configuration.

2) Get a Little xDai

    • Convert Dai on Ethereum to xDai with the or use the bridge.

    • With Fiat using the or ​

  • Ask on or ... friends may be willing to help with small amounts 😊

A new provides users with a small amount (0.01) of xDai when bridging tokens from Ethereum or BSC. This is enough to start transacting on the chain, and more can be obtained through swapping bridged tokens for xDai . Only empty wallets receive xDai.

3) BlockScout is your Home Base

BlockScout is the xDai gateway for exploring activities on the chain and accessing token and contract information. In the Apps menu you can find links to bridges, transaction monitoring tools, staking and more. You can explore the various bridged tokens, view daily transactions, active accounts and other on-chain happenings.

4) Bridges Connecting Ecosystems

You can move tokens between xDai and Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain and Polygon (xDai token only) with the various available bridges. See the bridges section for more details on each bridge. If you move a token to xDai, be sure to add the custom token to your wallet. Clicking the fox icon in BlockScout or the Omnibridge will quickly add the token.

Add tokens bridged to xDai to your MetaMask Wallet by clicking the Fox icon

5) Explore and Enjoy

​🔎 ​

​: xDai -Dai transfer with Ethereum. also provides a Dai -> xDai bridge interface.

​: All ERC20 token transfers between xDai, Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain.

​: DAI, USDC, USDT cross-chain transfers for xDai/BSC/Polygon

Find , including games, DeFi apps, NFT marketplaces, DAOs and much more.

Helpful on-chain tools for users are referenced . For developers, see the section.

If you are interested in participating in governance and shaping the future of xDai, see the and sections to get involved as a delegator or participate in community governance.

When in doubt, for more information. Additionally, you can find more here:

Community questions: ​

Technical questions: ​

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