# MetaMask

> MetaMask develops a self-custodial wallet and financial platform for holding digital assets, signing blockchain transactions, connecting to decentralized applications, and accessing trading, bridging, staking, and payment services. Its consumer wallet originated within Consensys in 2016; a corporate separation was announced in September 2026.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Fort Worth, United States
- **Founders:** Aaron Davis (Co-founder of MetaMask wallet), Dan Finlay (Co-founder of MetaMask wallet)
- **Products:** MetaMask Extension, MetaMask Mobile, MetaMask Swaps, MetaMask Snaps, Bridge and staking services
- **Notable:** Launched as a browser extension in July 2016., Reported more than 30 million monthly active users in January 2022., Released Snaps to the public wallet in September 2023.

## Products & services

- **MetaMask Extension** — Browser wallet for managing keys and approving blockchain application interactions.
- **MetaMask Mobile** — iOS and Android wallet with decentralized application access.
- **MetaMask Swaps** — Aggregates token trading routes; the documented service fee is 0.875%, separate from network costs.
- **MetaMask Snaps** — Third-party wallet extensions for networks, transaction insights, and notifications; public-wallet launch in September 2023.
- **Bridge and staking services** — Interfaces to cross-network asset movement and third-party staking or earning options; availability and fees vary.
- **MetaMask Card** — Partner-operated Mastercard payment card; February 2026 US general availability included a $199 annual Metal tier.
- **Native Solana support** — Manage Solana assets and interact with Solana applications alongside other supported networks.
- **Native Bitcoin support** — Native BTC management launched December 15, 2025.
- **Transaction Shield** — Optional $9.99 monthly subscription with priority support and conditional protection up to $10,000 monthly for eligible transactions.
- **MetaMask developer tools** — Wallet connectivity, embedded wallets, smart account tooling, and documentation for application developers.
- **MetaMask Agent Wallet** — Announced June 8, 2026 in limited early access with user-set policies and mandatory transaction security checks; subsequent general availability not established here.
- **Money Account** — Self-custodial earning, trading, and spending experience described in September 2026; not an insured bank deposit.

## Achievements

- Launched as a browser extension in July 2016.
- Reported more than 30 million monthly active users in January 2022.
- Released Snaps to the public wallet in September 2023.
- Added native Solana and Bitcoin support in 2025.
- Reported more than 100 million cumulative downloads in September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Announced US general availability of MetaMask Card, including New York, and a $199 annual Metal tier.
- **2026-06** — Launched Agent Wallet in limited early access; the announcement described policy limits and human approval for certain transactions.
- **2026-09** — Announced independent MetaMask and Consensys businesses, with Joseph Lubin chairing and leading MetaMask as CEO and separation completion expected by end-2026.

## Links

- Website: https://metamask.io/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metamask/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/MetaMask
- GitHub: https://github.com/MetaMask
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metamask
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metamask.io/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/MetaMask-786733141493344/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metamask

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Last updated: 2026-10-25