MetaMask
The everything wallet for crypto, trusted by 100+ million users.

MetaMask is a self-custodial crypto wallet that lets users buy, sell, swap, and manage digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana across multiple networks. It provides access to decentralized applications (dApps), NFTs, and DeFi services, all with built-in security features. The wallet is available as a browser extension and mobile app, and includes an educational platform called MetaMask Learn for onboarding new users to Web3.
MetaMask provides a browser extension and mobile app wallet where users can store private keys locally, connect to blockchain networks, and interact with dApps, DeFi protocols, and NFT marketplaces.
Crypto users from beginners to advanced, seeking self-custodial asset management
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- Consensys
- Launched
- 2021
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