# Boomchain

The [Boom blockchain](https://boomscan.io/) is built using an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), the most commercially deployed blockchain technology in the world. As such, it supports all Ethereum wallets like Metamask, out-of-the-box.

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Boomcoin (BMC), the Boom Blockchain’s native cryptocurrency can be managed using the [Boom wallet](https://boom.market/super-app) and/or any Ethereum-compatible wallet e.g. Metamask, Ledger, etc.

* **Use the following credentials to connect to the Boom Network through Metamask:**

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Mainnet" %}

1. Login to Metamask and go to Settings > Network > Add a network
2. Network Name: **Boom Mainnet**
3. New RPC URL: **<https://rpc.boomscan.io>**
4. Chain ID: **6378**
5. Currency Symbol: **BMC**
6. Block explorer URL: [**https://boomscan.io**](https://boomscan.io/)
7. Save and close.
8. Click on Ethereum and select Boom Mainnet from the drop down.
   {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Testnet" %}

1. Login to Metamask and go to Settings > Network > Add a network
2. Network Name: **Boom Testnet**
3. New RPC URL: **<https://rpc-testnet.boomscan.io/>**
4. Chain ID: **6377**
5. Currency Symbol: **BMC**
6. Block explorer URL: [**https://staging.ajo.boomscan.io/**](https://staging.ajo.boomscan.io/)
7. Save and close.
8. Click on Ethereum and select Boom Mainnet from the drop down.
   {% endtab %}
   {% endtabs %}