We are excited to announce the deployment of VSCDEX — the official decentralized exchange (DEX) of the Vector Smart Chain (VSC) ecosystem, now live on the VSC testnet! VSCDEX will allow users to seamlessly swap, provide liquidity, and stake tokens on the Vector Smart Chain network. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to connect to VSCDEX and start interacting with the platform.
VSCDEX Deployment Details
- Network: Vector Smart Chain Testnet
- Chain ID: 420044
- DEX URL: https://vscdex.io
- Factory Contract:
0x89f15Ae832e67EFC7e1dd08abf530EF271DCf84E
- Router Contract:
0x9FE00944ec08c6fcDf7B5012DE6EAa58Ed74E13e
Step-by-Step Guide to Access and Connect to VSCDEX
Step 1: Set Up Your Web3 Wallet (MetaMask)
If you haven’t already, you’ll need to set up MetaMask, one of the most popular Web3 wallets, to interact with the VSCDEX on the Vector Smart Chain testnet.
- Download MetaMask from the MetaMask website or via the browser extension store for Chrome, Firefox, or Brave.
- After installation, create your MetaMask wallet or import an existing one.
Step 2: Connect to Vector Smart Chain Testnet
To use VSCDEX, you need to connect your wallet to the VSC testnet. Follow these steps to add the Vector Smart Chain Testnet to MetaMask.
- Open MetaMask and click on your account icon in the top right corner.
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
- Go to the Networks tab and click Add Network.
- Enter the following details:
- Network Name: Vector Smart Chain Testnet
- New RPC URL: https://testnet-rpc.vsgofficial.com
- Chain ID: 420044
- Currency Symbol: VSG
- Block Explorer URL: https://testnet-scan.vsgofficial.com
- Click Save to add the network.
- Switch to the Vector Smart Chain Testnet from the network dropdown.
Now you’re ready to interact with VSCDEX!
Step 3: Access the VSCDEX DApp
- Visit the VSCDEX DApp at https://vscdex.io in your browser.
- Once on the VSCDEX page, click the Connect Wallet button in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select MetaMask from the list of wallets.
- A MetaMask window will pop up asking for your confirmation. Select your account and click Connect.
Step 4: Explore VSCDEX Features
Now that your wallet is connected to VSCDEX, you can explore the following key features:
- Swapping Tokens:
- Select the token pair you’d like to swap by choosing a token from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the amount you wish to swap, and click Swap.
- Confirm the transaction in MetaMask.
- Providing Liquidity:
- Navigate to the Liquidity section on VSCDEX.
- Choose two tokens to provide as liquidity.
- Enter the amount for each token and click Supply.
- Confirm the transaction in MetaMask.
- You’ll receive Liquidity Pool (LP) tokens in return, which represent your share of the pool.
- Staking:
- If staking pools are available, navigate to the Staking section.
- Choose the pool you want to stake in and deposit your tokens.
- Confirm the transaction in MetaMask.
Step 5: Track Your Transactions on the Block Explorer
After performing swaps, adding liquidity, or staking, you can view the transaction status on the VSC Block Explorer:
- Visit https://testnet-scan.vsgofficial.com.
- Enter your wallet address or transaction hash to track your activity on the testnet.
Join the VSCDEX Community
As VSCDEX continues to evolve, we encourage you to join our community, share your feedback, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments. Connect with us on Telegram and follow our progress as we prepare for the Vector Smart Chain mainnet launch!
By following these steps, you’re ready to explore and experience the full power of the Vector Smart Chain testnet via VSCDEX. Enjoy swapping, providing liquidity, and staking in a decentralized, secure environment!