Metamask Extension Bug Assets Confirming The Add Token From A Dapp Dialog
System ArchiveMetamask Extension Bug Assets Confirming The Add Token From A Dapp Dialog Symptom The user attempts to add a token from a decentralized application (dapp) using Metamask, but the "Add token" dialog box persists, preventing the user from confirming the addition of the token. Technical Root Cause The error occurs due to a bug in the Metamask extension, where the dialog box fails to close after the user clicks "Add token", resulting in an infinite loop. Manual Overrides To resolve the issue, try the following manual overrides: Clear the browser's local storage and cookies Disable and reenable the Metamask extension Use the Metamask API to manually add the token using the following JSON payload: json { "type": "ERC20", "options": { "address": "0x...token address...", "symbol": "TOKEN", "decimals": 18, "image": "https://...token image..." } } For a more comprehensive solution, consider utilizing a commandline interface. Prerequisites Metamask extension installed Basic understanding of JSON data format Familiarity with browser local storage and cookies management
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