MetaMask is a widely used crypto wallet for Ethereum and Ethereum-compatible tokens. However, it doesn’t natively support XRP, as XRP runs on its own blockchain—the XRP Ledger, which is not compatible with Ethereum. But there is a workaround: you can buy and store Wrapped XRP (wXRP) on MetaMask.
What Is Wrapped XRP (wXRP)?
Wrapped XRP is an ERC-20 token that represents XRP 1:1 on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to use XRP in decentralized applications (dApps) on Ethereum, including DeFi protocols.
How to Buy Wrapped XRP Using MetaMask
🔹 Step 1: Set Up MetaMask
- Download MetaMask from MetaMask.io
- Create or import a wallet
- Make sure you’re connected to the Ethereum Mainnet
🔹 Step 2: Add Wrapped XRP to MetaMask
- Click “Import Tokens” in MetaMask
- Use the following token details:
- Contract Address:
0x39fBBABf11738317a448031930706cd3e612e1B9 - Token Symbol: wXRP
- Decimals: 18
- Contract Address:
🔹 Step 3: Acquire ETH for Gas Fees
- Buy ETH from an exchange or transfer it to your MetaMask wallet
- ETH is needed to pay gas fees for Ethereum-based transactions
🔹 Step 4: Buy wXRP
You can purchase wXRP using decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like:
- Uniswap: https://app.uniswap.org
- 1inch or Matcha
Steps on Uniswap:
- Connect MetaMask to Uniswap
- Swap ETH or another ERC-20 token for wXRP
- Confirm the transaction and wait for it to be processed
Notes & Considerations
- Price parity: wXRP is designed to match the price of native XRP, but small fluctuations can occur.
- Bridging back to native XRP: To convert wXRP to native XRP, you’ll need to use a bridging service like Multichain or a centralized exchange.
- Gas fees: Ethereum gas fees can be high. Make sure to check fee estimates before proceeding.
Conclusion
While MetaMask doesn’t support native XRP, Wrapped XRP (wXRP) offers a great alternative for interacting with XRP via Ethereum dApps. As interoperability between blockchains improves, future tools may offer direct support—but for now, wXRP is a powerful workaround.
