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Metamask: How to get provider if I am using rainbowkit wallet extension?

By February 11, 2025No Comments

Getting a Provider with RainbowKit Wallet Extension: A Troubleshooting Guide

As a developer, you’re likely familiar with the importance of seamless interaction between your wallet extension and smart contract platforms. In this article, we’ll delve into the issue of getting a provider when using the Rainbowkit wallet extension with Ethereum transactions.

Understanding the Issue

When you use the window.ethereum API to interact with your Ethereum wallet, it typically triggers the Metamask wallet extension instead of the Rainbowkit wallet extension. This can be due to several reasons:

  • Wallet extension priority

    : Rainbowkit and MetaMask have different priorities when it comes to handling Ethereum transactions. While MetaMask is a more traditional wallet, Rainbowkit prioritizes its own functionality.

  • API differences: The window.ethereum API has different methods for interacting with your wallet, which can lead to conflicts if not properly resolved.

Solution: Using the Rainbowkit Provider

To resolve this issue and get the provider that you’re looking for, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable the Rainbowkit Wallet Extension

First, ensure that you have installed and enabled the Rainbowkit wallet extension in your browser. This can be done by clicking on the “Add to Browser” button or using the rainbowkit command-line tool.

Step 2: Create a New Provider

To create a new provider for the Rainbowkit wallet extension, you’ll need to use the eth.net endpoint. Here’s an example of how to do this:

const provider = new Web3.providers.HttpProvider('

Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Infura project ID.

Step 3: Set the Provider in Your Rainbowkit Wallet Extension

Now, you’ll need to set up a provider in your Rainbowkit wallet extension. This can be done by following these steps:

  • Open your Rainbowkit wallet extension.

  • Click on “Options” (gear icon) in the top right corner of the screen.

  • Scroll down to “Wallet Settings”.

  • Under “Provider”, select “Infura Provider”.

Here’s an example of how to do this using the rainbowkit command-line tool:

rainbowkit wallet init --infura-addr

Step 4: Load Your Ethereum Wallet

To load your Ethereum wallet, you’ll need to import it into your Rainbowkit wallet extension. You can do this by running the following command:

import { EthereumProvider } from '@rainbowkit/wallet';


const provider = new EthereumProvider('

Step 5: Get Your Provider

Finally, you’ll need to get your provider using the eth.net endpoint. Here’s an example of how to do this:

const web3 = require('web3');


const provider = new Web3.providers.HttpProvider('




web3.eth.net.getProvider().then((provider) => {


  console.log(provider);


});

By following these steps, you should now have a working Rainbowkit wallet extension and can use it to interact with your Ethereum smart contract platforms.

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