MetaMask
Brings Ethereum to your browser
MetaMask launched on July 5, 2017 with 332 votes, #49 of 2,972 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
In plain words
MetaMask is a browser extension that enables users to interact with Ethereum applications directly in their browser without running a full node. It serves as a bridge to access Ethereum-based services and decentralized applications. The extension allows users to manage cryptocurrency transactions and connect to blockchain networks through their web browser, making Ethereum functionality accessible to everyday internet users.
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From the sources
MetaMask is a bridge that allows you to visit the distributed web of tomorrow in your browser today. It allows you to run Ethereum apps right in your browser without running a full Ethereum node.
Buy, sell, swap, earn, and spend BTC, ETH, SOL and more — all in one self-custody crypto wallet. Total control over your assets, trusted by millions of users.
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