FAQs

1. How to install PolkaGate Snap?

Users can install snaps by visiting the MetaMask snap directory or each snap’s specific dApp. For the Polkagate Snap, the dApp address is https://apps.polkagate.xyz/.

2. Does Polkagate Snap have its own recovery phrase?

No, the Polkagate Snap utilizes your Ethereum account’s recovery phrase to derive accounts for the Polkadot ecosystem.

3. Can I stake DOT inside the snap?

You can perform any action that a DOT token holder can do with your PolkaGate Snap. However, to achieve this, you’ll need to utilize dApps. For instance, you can connect your PolkaGate Snap to Polkagate apps (available at apps.polkagate.xyz) and stake your DOT or Kusama tokens. We plan to add the Polkagate Snap to the staking dashboard in the near future.

4. Can I participate in governance with my account inside the snap?

Certainly! You can utilize Polkagate apps within the snap to actively participate in Polkadot Governance. Additionally, we have plans to integrate the snap with governance portals such as Subsquare and Polkassembly in the near future.

5. Is Polkagate Snap secure?

We take security seriously. PolkaGate Snap adheres to best practices and is an open-source software audited by Sayfer. Their security audit report is available here.

6. Where can I ask my other questions?

We are always available to support our users. You can ask your questions on our social media platforms, which are available below:

Element: https://matrix.to/#/#polkagate:matrix.org

Discord: https://discord.gg/fyrZdnkz