Advanced: Layer 2 tutorials

imToken holds the same vision of enabling everyone to have free and equal access to their digital life through blockchain as Layer 2. That’s why it has been deeply committed to the Layer 2 ecosystem. Since the beginning of 2021, new Layer 2 functions have been available in the wallet with multiple leading DApps using different Layer 2 solutions.

Get started using Layer 2 on imToken

You need to first download and install imToken to experience the ecosystem. Here is the download link: https://token.im

How to use imToken’s custom network function?

The custom network function of imToken allows you to rapidly switch between different Layer 2 networks, including Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon.

At the same time, features such as the automated token discovery and display of prices and assets in DeFi protocols on the Layer 2 network are accessible in the wallet. With these features, Layer 2 users can better manage their assets.

Use Layer 2 bridges on imToken

Users can get access to leading Layer 2 Bridge DApps in imToken. If you are a frequent user of different Layer 2 networks, you can use those DApps, including cBridge, Multichain, and Hop Protocol by searching them on the “Browser” page. In this way, you can effortlessly move your assets among those networks.

Layer 2 tutorials

Arbitrum/Optimism wallet

Switching to the Arbitrum/Optimism wallet, you can experience transfer, receive, deposit and withdraw assets. Also, on the asset page of Arbitrum/Optimism wallet, swipe the function bar to the left and click “DApp” then you can see the most popular DApps in the Arbitrum/Optimism ecosystem.

Step-by-step tutorial:

How to experience zkSync in the wallet?

zkSync is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum based on zkRollup. It is designed to support efficient payment with low costs in the network where users’ asset security can be protected by zero-knowledge proof and on-chain data availability.

To enable your zkSync wallet, open imToken and click “My Profile” at the right bottom corner, and click “Explore”.

Step-by-step tutorial: How to use zkSync with imToken?

Experience Layer 2 DApps

Open imToken, switch the ETH wallet from Ethereum to the corresponding network. Then click “Browser” and enter the name of the DApp in the search box to experience.