- MetaMask creator ConsenSys has announced support for a new feature allowing the crypto wallet to connect to Solana and other blockchains
- Dubbed Snaps, ConsenSys disclosed that it was created by third-party developers and will work as a browser extension
- The feature comes a week after the crypto wallet integrated a sell feature to cash out crypto
MetaMask’s creator ConsenSys has said that it will support a new feature enabling users of the predominantly Ethereum-focussed wallet to connect to other blockchains such as the Solana-powered web3 ecosystem. Known as Snaps, it was developed by third parties, enabling the wallet’s users to interact with features not built by ConsenSys. The support for externally developed features is among the firsts for the wallet and comes a week after MetaMask Portfolio allowed users to sell crypto directly from the wallet, a sign that MetaMask is pushing to become the go-to wallet for web3 users.
MetaMask Will Have DApp Store
In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, ConsenSys head of strategy Simon Morris likened Snaps to an app store open to non-MetaMask developers, to expand the choices for the wallet’s users.
Today marks a major milestone for MetaMask: we’re launching MetaMask Snaps Open Beta, the first step towards our journey to create a fully permissionless ecosystem with MetaMask. 🦊
Read the 🧵for everything you need to know 👇https://t.co/DuHrwxQvi8
— MetaMask 🦊🫰 (@MetaMask) September 12, 2023
Morris also said that the feature will enable the integration of MetaMask with other decentralized platforms, adding that the first bunch of decentralized apps (Dapps) will be reviewed by MetaMask developers for security vulnerabilities before being released to users.
The feature has started gaining adoption with some Solana wallet providers such as Solflare embracing it to allow users to explore Solana directly from MetaMask.
Humans Will “Flourish”
According to MetaMask, the feature will “give rise to human flourishing on an exponential scale,” adding that the decision to enable non-Ethereum interactions is meant to support innovation that occurs “across the web3 ecosystem.”
We believe a decentralized internet that is accessible to all and owned by the people who use it, will give rise to human flourishing on an exponential scale. ⚡
— MetaMask 🦊🫰 (@MetaMask) September 12, 2023
MetaMask has over the years increased its interaction with the blockchain world partnering with financial institutions to enable crypto purchases through a bank card.
With MetaMask Snaps allowing connection with non-Ethereum platforms, it’s likely to gain adoption among users seeking to access different blockchains from a central place.
