Metamask: How to get provider if I am using rainbowkit wallet extension?

Getting a Provider with the RainbowKit Wallet Extension – A Troubleshooting Guide

As a developer, you are probably familiar with the importance of a seamless interaction between your wallet extension and smart contract platforms. In this article, we will dive deeper into the problem of getting a provider when using the Rainbowkit wallet extension with Ethereum transactions.

Understanding the Problem

When you use the window.ethereum API to interact with your Ethereum wallet, it typically triggers the Metamask wallet extension instead of the Rainbowkit wallet extension. This can be due to a number of reasons:

• Wallet Extension Priority: Rainbowkit and MetaMask have different priorities when it comes to handling Ethereum transactions. While MetaMask is a more traditional wallet, Rainbowkit prioritizes its own functionality.

• API Differences: The window.ethereum API has different methods for interacting with your wallet, which can lead to conflicts if not resolved correctly.

Solution: Use the Rainbowkit Provider

To resolve this issue and get the provider you’re looking for, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable the Rainbowkit Wallet Extension

First, make sure you have installed and enabled the Rainbowkit Wallet Extension in your browser. This can be done by clicking the “Add to Browser” button or by using the rainbowkit command line tool.

Step 2: Create a New Provider

To create a new provider for the Rainbowkit Wallet Extension, you’ll need to use the eth.net endpoint. Here’s an example of how to do this:

const provider = new Web3.providers.HttpProvider('

Replace YOUR_PROJECT_ID with your actual Infura project ID.

Step 3: Set up the provider in your Rainbowkit wallet extension

Now, you will need to set up a provider in your Rainbowkit wallet extension. You can do this by following these steps:

• Open your Rainbowkit wallet extension.

• Click on “Options” (gear icon) in the top right corner of the screen.

• Scroll down to “Wallet Settings.”

• Under “Provider,” select “Infura Provider.”

Here is an example of how to do this using the rainbowkit command line tool:

rainbowkit wallet init --infura-addr 

Step 4: Load your Ethereum wallet

To load your Ethereum wallet, you will need to import it into your Rainbowkit wallet extension. You can do this by running the following command:

import { EthereumProvider } from '@rainbowkit/wallet';
const provider = new EthereumProvider('

Step 5: Get your provider

Finally, you will need to get your provider using the eth.net endpoint. Here is an example of how to do this:

const web3 = require('web3');
const provider = new Web3.providers.HttpProvider('
web3.eth.net.getProvider().then((provider) => {
console.log(provider);
});

If you follow these steps, you should now have a working Rainbowkit wallet extension and you will be able to use it to interact with your Ethereum smart contract platforms.