MetaMask Extension: Unveiling The Power
As blockchain technology continues to evolve, MetaMask remains at the forefront, bridging the gap between traditional online experiences and the decentralized future.
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As blockchain technology continues to evolve, MetaMask remains at the forefront, bridging the gap between traditional online experiences and the decentralized future.
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MetaMask is the most famous crypto wallet in the web3 space. The objective of its creators back in 2016 was to make ether (ETH) transactions simple and as intuitive as possible. The project grew much more than that and is today one of the biggest web3 companies.
It was created for Ethereum tokens, but now you can use it to store tokens across an extensive range of networks. These include Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Fantom, Celo, Optimism, and Arbitrum.
It’s a browser wallet, meaning it’s online, easy to access, free to use, and generally user-friendly. Moreover, through MetaMask, you can also interact and use various Ethereum dapps easily – and you can also do it from your mobile app on iOS and Android devices.
Since their overall goal is to promote adoption, MetaMask is self-hosted, and its plugin is available for different browsers. You simply have to add an extension to your browser, whether it’s Firefox, Chrome, Opera, or Brave.
It is also non-custodial, meaning you have full control of your funds. Moreover, MetaMask has a security vault that keeps your identity secure, allowing the end-user to interact with Ethereum from different browsers and sign off transactions.
Visit MetaMask’s official site and select your download option (Chrome, iOS, or Android app). Head to Chrome’s official store, and click “Get Chrome Extension.”
Follow the link, click “Add to Chrome” to add the extension, and install the MetaMask plugin. Once ready, you will be redirected to a new tab.
To get started, you can either “Import Wallet”—which applies to those who had MetaMask wallets before, or “Create Wallet” for those who want to create a new wallet. To create a new one, click on this button.
On the “Help Us Improve MetaMask”, click on agree to grant permission to MetaMask.
Create a new password.
Next, back up your seed phrases. You’ll use these phrases to recover your wallet in case of loss. Jot down these keywords on a piece of paper, and store them safely.
Click “All Done” to conclude the process.
Watch the video below for a visual explanation of what MetaMask is and how to create your own wallet.
