# Sanko

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden>Xai Testnet (Sepolia)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://sanko.xyz/">Website</a></td><td><a href="https://explorer.sanko.xyz/">Chain Explorer</a>  / <a href="https://tools.sanko.xyz/">B</a></td><td><a href="https://discord.gg/Cnz62Vfa2C">Discord</a></td><td><a href="https://t.me/sankogamecorp">Telegram</a></td><td><a href="https://x.com/SankoGameCorp">X</a></td><td><a href="https://testnet-v2.xai-chain.net/rpc">https://testnet-v2.xai-chain.net/rpc</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

The Sanko Chain is purposefully designed to meet the demands of gaming economies at scale. As a Layer 3 blockchain, it enables seamless integration with interoperable in-game experiences, offering players and developers a tailored environment that supports high transaction throughput with minimal fees. Sanko abstracts the complexities of blockchain, providing gamers with an enhanced user experience while giving developers access to increased gas and contract capabilities

## Connect your wallet to Sanko

Throughout this guide, we will assume that you are using the Metamask wallet since it is the one most people use, the process of setting up a wallet should be very similar regardless of the wallet you choose

1. The first step is to open Metamask and select the <mark style="color:yellow;">network icon</mark> dropdown menu
2. When the pop-up appears, click <mark style="color:yellow;">Add Network</mark>
3. The Add a network page will open. Add the following details:

<table><thead><tr><th>Network name</th><th>Sanko</th><th data-hidden>Xai Testnet (Sepolia)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>RPC URL</td><td><a href="https://sanko-mainnet.calderachain.xyz/http">https://sanko-mainnet.calderachain.xyz/http</a></td><td><a href="https://testnet-v2.xai-chain.net/rpc">https://testnet-v2.xai-chain.net/rpc</a></td></tr><tr><td>Chain ID</td><td>1996</td><td>37714555429</td></tr><tr><td>Currency symbol</td><td>DMT</td><td>sXAI</td></tr><tr><td>Block explorer URL</td><td><a href="https://explorer.sanko.xyz/">https://explorer.sanko.xyz/</a></td><td><a href="https://testnet-explorer-v2.xai-chain.net/">https://testnet-explorer-v2.xai-chain.net/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Once you're finished, click <mark style="color:yellow;">Save</mark>

4. You are now connected to the Sanko chain

### Bridge to Sanko

Tokens can be bridged to Sanko using Sanko bridge

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You will need a fraction of ETH to pay for bridging fees from Arbitrum to Sanko
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Gas on the Sanko chain is paid in DMT - therefore, we recommend bridging it as the first token so you can process transactions
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Any ERC-20 tokens compatible with Arbitrum can be bridged to Sanko - you must input and add the contract address of the token before initiating the bridging process
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1. Visit the [Sanko Bridge](https://sanko.xyz/bridge) and connect your wallet. Ensure your wallet is set up for Arbitrum. \
   You will see the screen below:

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2. Input the amount of DMT (or any other token) you want to transfer to Sanko chain and click <mark style="color:yellow;">Move funds to Sanko</mark>
3. Approve and Bridge

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4\. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

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5\. The transaction will show as <mark style="color:red;">pending</mark> on the next page

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Bear in mind the relevant waiting periods for deposits (5min) and withdrawals (up to 7 days)
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Deposits to Sanko are automatically sent to the wallet, while withdrawals need to be claimed in the pending transactions section of the bridge app
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