The multichain landscape just moved a little closer after leading web3 wallet MetaMask added support for EOS Network. Thanks to the introduction of a MetaMask Snap – the name for the mini-apps that extend the wallet’s utility – millions of users can now access EOS without needing to change their web3 setup. With its 30 million active users, MetaMask’s EOS integration is a big deal for the revitalized smart contract network.
EOS Gains the Original Web Wallet
The fox, as MetaMask is affectionately known, is the browser extension wallet where many crypto users first learned the ropes, starting with the DeFi summer of 2020 when Uniswap was fresh out the gates and a world of onchain opportunities was waiting to be discovered. Today, both MetaMask and EOS are undergoing something of a renaissance, which makes the integration of the latter into the former feel appropriate.
Greymass, a key contributor to the EOS ecosystem, is responsible for launching the EOS Wallet as a MetaMask Snap that allows users to seamlessly interact with EOS-based dapps. With MetaMask boasting tens of millions of active users, the integration should significantly boost the number of web3 natives exploring EOS, which now lies just a couple of clicks away.
Why MetaMask Still Matters
MetaMask has long been the go-to wallet for Ethereum and other EVM-compatible blockchains, offering users a secure and user-friendly way to manage their crypto assets and interact with dapps. Its browser extension and mobile app make it one of the most convenient wallets for users getting to grips with the onchain universe.
The wallet’s innovative Snaps feature extends its compatibility to non-EVM blockchains including Bitcoin, Solana, and now EOS. This modular architecture allows developers to build plugins such as the EOS Wallet, expanding MetaMask’s capabilities and bringing new ecosystems into its fold. By integrating with MetaMask, EOS gains direct exposure to this sizable user base, creating new opportunities for adoption and engagement.
EOS Keeps on Trucking
The EOS Wallet, developed by Greymass, enables users to create EOS accounts, sign transactions, and interact with the network through MetaMask. New users can start their journey on Unicove, the official portal for the EOS Wallet, where they can manage their accounts, stake EOS, and participate in the RAM market.
The wallet has been audited by Cure53, a leading cybersecurity firm approved by MetaMask for Snap audits. This ensures that users can interact with EOS confidently knowing their assets are secure. For developers, meanwhile, tools like the MetaMask Wallet Plugin and Wharf make it easier to integrate EOS connectivity into dapps, unlocking broader functionality and expanding user access.
While the MetaMask integration is a boon for EOS Network, it’s also good news for MetaMask users, who are understandably hesitant to install multiple web wallets, complete with the complexities this adds in terms of key management. For MetaMask users, the EOS release is an invitation to explore a network designed for scalability, efficiency, and near-zero fees. For EOS, it’s a chance to showcase its potential to millions of new users.
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