Connecting Your Wallet

To interact with Zipper, you need to connect a Fabric-compatible wallet. This connection allows you to zip and unzip assets, view your transaction history, and manage your Zipper account.

Note: While this guide focuses on MetaMask, the process is relatively similar for other supported wallets.

Before You Connect

Zipper operates on the Fabric blockchain, meaning your wallet must be connected to Fabric to interact with the protocol. If you haven’t added Fabric to MetaMask, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Add Fabric Testnet Network to MetaMask

If you haven't added Fabric yet, you can do so manually:

  1. Open MetaMask in your browser.

  2. Click on the network selector dropdown in the top-left corner. (It typically displays "Ethereum Mainnet" by default.)

  3. Click on "Add a custom network" at the bottom of the dropdown.

  4. Enter the Fabric Testnet network details:

    • Network Name: Fabric Testnet

    • New RPC URL: rpc.fabriclabs.org

    • Chain ID: 1584821

    • Currency Symbol: tFAB

    • Block Explorer URL: scan.fabriclabs.org

  5. Click "Save" to add the Fabric Testnet network.

  6. To switch to the Fabric network, click on the network selector dropdown again and select "Fabric Testnet" from the list.

Step 2: Connecting Your Wallet to Zipper

Once your wallet is set to the Fabric network, follow these steps to connect:

  1. Click "Connect Wallet" in the Zipper header bar.

  2. Select MetaMask from the list of available wallets.

  3. A MetaMask pop-up will appear, asking for permission to connect to Zipper.trade.

Is Connecting Safe?

✅ Connecting your wallet only grants read access - Zipper cannot move funds without your explicit approval. ✅ Always verify the website URL (https://zipper.trade) to avoid phishing attempts.

  1. Click "Connect" to proceed.

Step 3: Signing the Authentication Request

After connecting, MetaMask will prompt you to sign a message. This is a signature request, which helps verify your ownership of the connected wallet.

Why is this safe?

  • This does NOT initiate a blockchain transaction or incur gas fees.

  • It is purely for authentication to link your wallet to your Zipper account.

Click "Sign" to complete the login process.

Step 4: Accessing Your Zipper Account

Once signed in, clicking on "App" will reveal:

✔ Your Zipper transaction history

✔ Deposit & withdrawal options

✔ Your Zipped assets on Fabric

You are now ready to begin zipping and unzipping, which is explained in detail on the next page.

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