Bitcoin comes to Ethereum stalwart MetaMask
MetaMask is a giant in the Ethereum ecosystem, but it is poised to cross one of the largest tribal divides in crypto.
MetaMask is a giant in the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem, the most used wallet on that blockchain. It is about to cross one of the largest tribal divides in cryptocurrency, with plans to add support for Bitcoin (BTC), according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.
The exact timeline is unclear, but one person said access could come to MetaMask within the next month. Another person said that Bitcoin's exact functionality is not yet set in stone, but that features could initially be limited and expanded over time.
MetaMask's Ethereum wallet is the gateway for over 30 million monthly active users to the Web3 world of decentralized applications and non-fungible tokens, or NFTs.
MetaMask is built by Consensys, an Ethereum-focused research and development company led by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin. When asked to comment on development plans, a MetaMask spokesperson said via email: "We are excited about MetaMask's commitment to embracing the multi-chain world of web3 and continually exploring new integrated features to improve the usability and security of the platform. self-custody leader. wallet. While we cannot confirm any timelines for specific developments at this time, we are always working on innovations to better serve our users. “Stay tuned for more updates when we are ready to share more.”