How to Connect to Unichain using Enkrypt
Unichain by Uniswap is creating an interoperable environment for ETH L2s. Follow this guide for help connecting to Unichain L2 in Enkrypt!
Get your Ethereum assets onto Unichain to start using web3 with lower fees
Enkrypt is a multichain, non-custodial, and open-source web3 browser wallet built by the team behind MEW (MyEtherWallet). With Enkrypt, users and developers can generate accounts, manage tokens and NFTs, and interact with DApps on Unichain, as well as Solana, Bitcoin, Substrate and EVM chains. Follow the instructions in this guide in order to use Unichain on Enkrypt!
Layer 2s and scalability networks like Unichain are compatible with Ethereum, but you can't just send assets from Ethereum to Unichain in a regular transaction. The way to transfer assets between Ethereum and Layer 2s is through applications called bridges.
To start using the Unichain network instead of Ethereum, you will need to bridge your assets to Unichain.
Connecting Enkrypt to Unichain
First, you will need to add the Unichain network as a custom network.
Unlock your Enkrypt wallet, then click the 3 dot menu at the top of the wallet and select ‘Other networks’.
Click the plus sign on the pop up.
Enter the RPC URL for the Unichain network and it should autofill. You can find this information in the documentation for the Unichain network.
Click ‘Add network’ when you have entered the information.
You will see the Unichain network at the bottom of the ‘Pinned’ list.
Congratulations, you successfully added the Unichain network to Enkrypt and can now connect to DApps on the Unichain network!
Bridging your tokens to Unichain
First, head over to Uniswap then click the ‘Connect wallet’ button.
Uniswap is a third-party DApp and is not affiliated with MEW in any way. Bridging assets from network to network involves some inherent risk. Please do your research and proceed at your own discretion.
Select the ‘Enkrypt’ option.
On the Enkrypt pop up, select the account you want to connect with then select ‘Connect’.
Select the Sell ‘Select token’ dropdown to open the token selection menu.
Select the top right then click the network you want to bridge from. We will choose Ethereum for this example.
Select the token you want to bridge. We will choose ETH for this example.
Click the Buy ‘Select token’ dropdown to open the token selection menu.
Under the ‘Swap across networks’, select the token and network you want to bridge to. We will choose Unichain ETH since we want to bridge to the Unichain network.
Enter the amount you want to bridge then click ‘Review’.
There may be a warning informing you that you are swapping across networks. You can click ‘Continue’ since we already added the Unichain network on Enkrypt.
Review your transaction then click ‘Swap’ when you are ready to bridge.
On the Enkrypt pop up, confirm the transaction by clicking ‘Send’.
The transaction will be broadcasted and you will need to wait for it to be confirmed on the Ethereum blockchain then processed on Unichain. This process can take a few minutes.
Once the transaction has completed the pop up at the top right will display ‘Swapped’.
You will see the ETH in your Enkrypt wallet on the Unichain network.
Swap tokens
First head to Uniswap then click ‘Connect’.
Disclaimer: Keep in mind Uniswap is a third-party DApp and is not affiliated with MEW in any way. Using DeFi involves some inherent risk. Please do your research and proceed at your own discretion.
Select the ‘Enkrypt’ option.
On the Enkrypt pop up, select the account you want to connect with then select ‘Connect’.
Select the Sell ‘Select token’ dropdown to open the token selection menu.
Select the top right then click the network you want to bridge from. We will choose Unichain for this example.
Select the token you want to swap. We will choose ‘Unichain ETH’ for this example.
Select the Buy ‘Select Token’ dropdown to open the token menu selection.
Select the token you want to receive. We will select ‘Uniswap’ for this example.
Enter the amount you want to swap then click ‘Review’.
Review the swap quote then click ‘Swap’.
On the Enkrypt pop up, confirm the transaction by clicking the ‘Send’ button.
You should see the pop up display that your tokens were successfully swapped at the top right.
You can see your tokens in your Enkrypt wallet.
If you do not see your tokens in your wallet, you may need to add the tokens as a custom token. You can click ‘Add custom token’ then paste the token’s contract address then click ‘Add token’.
Thank you for checking out our guide on How to use the Unichain network with Enkrypt! Don't forget to download Enkrypt for a seamless web3 multichain wallet experience. We would love to hear from you on our social media about any guide suggestions you have for the future. Also, if you enjoy using mobile cryptocurrency wallets, give our MEW Mobile app a try, it's available on both iOS and Android platforms!