MetaMask will let users hold Bitcoin and Solana in wallet revamp
Powered by @unfolded- MetaMask has announced significant updates, including the ability to hold Bitcoin and Solana in their Ethereum wallets, aiming to enhance its competitive edge in the crypto wallet market.
- The redesigned mobile app will feature a new metal MetaMask-linked Mastercard and enable users to trade crypto without needing Ethereum for transaction fees, allowing gas fees to be paid with the token being swapped.
- The updates are part of a broader initiative termed "Self-Custody 2.0," which focuses on improving user experience and integrating new functionalities such as batched transactions and gas-included transactions.
- MetaMask plans to fully integrate access to Solana in May and Bitcoin by the third quarter of this year, addressing user demand while emphasizing enhanced security tools to navigate potential risks in the crypto space.