Migrate from Electroneum Paper Wallet to the Smart Chain
This guide provides a technical, unofficial walkthrough for migrating ETN from a legacy Electroneum paper wallet or CLI wallet to the Electroneum Smart Chain (EVM-compatible Layer 1).
The embedded video above demonstrates the full manual migration process on Windows, including syncing the legacy blockchain, importing a paper wallet using the Electroneum CLI, bridging funds to the Smart Chain, and configuring MetaMask from scratch. This guide is intended for experienced or technically confident users who are comfortable working with command-line tools, blockchain nodes, and wallet configuration.
What this guide covers
In the video tutorial, you will see how to:
- Sync the legacy Electroneum blockchain using official node software
- Import a paper wallet or legacy keys via the Electroneum wallet CLI
- Bridge ETN from the legacy chain to the Electroneum Smart Chain
- (Optionally) run and sync a local Smart Chain node for privacy and control
- Manually configure MetaMask to connect to Electroneum Smart Chain
- Import the bridged wallet into MetaMask for Smart Chain access
The process is shown step by step and does not rely on automated tools or custodial services. Public RPC nodes can be used for convenience, while a local node setup is demonstrated as an advanced option.
About Electroneum Smart Chain
Electroneum Smart Chain is a Layer 1, EVM-compatible blockchain designed to support smart contracts, fast transactions, and low fees. It uses an energy-efficient IBFT consensus mechanism and provides instant finality.
Migrating legacy ETN to the Smart Chain allows access to modern Web3 tooling such as MetaMask and compatibility with EVM-based applications.
Important security notes
This is a technical migration process involving private keys and wallet files. You are fully responsible for securing your keys and verifying each step.
- Always double-check commands before executing them
- Never share private keys or seed phrases
- Verify software downloads and URLs against official Electroneum sources
- If unsure, seek confirmation from official documentation or support channels
Planet ETN provides this guide for educational purposes only and does not offer custody, recovery, or migration support.
Commands & Useful Links
- Electroneum GitHub (official repositories):
https://github.com/electroneum - Start legacy Electroneum node:
electroneumd.exe --data-dir [path] - Import paper wallet / legacy keys via CLI:
electroneum-wallet-cli --generate-from-keys [new wallet name] - Legacy Electroneum block explorer:
https://legacy-blockexplorer.electroneum.com - Electroneum Smart Chain block explorer:
https://blockexplorer.electroneum.com - Start Electroneum Smart Chain node:
etn-sc.exe --http --datadir [path] - MetaMask (always verify the official site):
https://metamask.io - Electroneum Developer Documentation:
https://developer.electroneum.com
Additional resources
All commands, tools, and official references used in the video are listed in the YouTube description above, including links to Electroneum repositories, block explorers, MetaMask, and official developer documentation.
For the most up-to-date network details and RPC options, always refer to the Electroneum Developer Portal.
Disclaimer: This guide and video tutorial were not created by Planet ETN. They are shared for educational purposes to help the Electroneum community understand a technical migration process. All credit for the tutorial belongs to the original creator.