Metamask Extension Bug Importing A Custom Token Does Not Work
System ArchiveMetamask Extension Bug Importing A Custom Token Does Not Work Symptom Users are unable to import custom tokens into their Metamask wallet, despite following the correct import procedure. The token does not appear in the wallet after attempting to add it. Technical Root Cause The error occurs due to a bug in the Metamask extension, which prevents it from correctly handling custom token imports. This issue may be related to incorrect token contract address formatting or an outdated extension version. Manual Overrides Try updating the Metamask extension to the latest version. Manually add the token using the token contract address and decimal places: json { "address": "0x...token contract address...", "symbol": "...token symbol...", "decimals": ...decimal places... } Clear the Metamask extension's cache and restart the browser. Prerequisites: Metamask extension installed and enabled Custom token contract address and details available Browser updated to the latest version For a more detailed analysis, consider using an external console to inspect the extension's logs.
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