Nikolas Sargeant
MetaMask announced major wallet upgrades at ETHDenver, including Bitcoin and Solana support along with enhanced security features to transform digital asset management.
Cross-Chain Innovation Transforms Popular Wallet
MetaMask revealed its ambitious roadmap at ETHDenver, announcing native Bitcoin integration coming in Q3 2025. This groundbreaking update will allow users to store, send, and swap BTC directly within MetaMask, eliminating the need for wrapped tokens or separate wallets. The platform is also introducing Solana support in May, making it the first non-EVM blockchain in MetaMask's ecosystem.
Advanced Security Features Protect User Assets
The wallet is implementing programmable accounts with Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, bringing built-in multisig functionality, two-factor authentication, and AI agent delegation for enhanced security. MetaMask is also rolling out ERC-5792 batched transactions, enabling users to execute multiple actions with a single click, reducing gas fees and simplifying transaction flows.
Flexible Gas Payments and MEV Protection
Starting in March, MetaMask users will gain the ability to pay gas fees with any token, solving the common problem of transactions failing due to insufficient ETH. The platform is also addressing front-running bots and MEV sandwich attacks, which cost users $11 million on Ethereum mainnet in July 2024 alone. According to the company, MetaMask swap users are 400 times less likely to fall victim to these exploits.
Enhanced User Experience Across Devices
MetaMask is upgrading its Metal Card with improved rewards for high-engagement users and launching the first-ever multichain API in June. This innovation allows dApps to connect to multiple networks simultaneously, breaking down barriers between EVM and non-EVM chains. Additional improvements include support for multiple Secret Recovery Phrases, profile synchronization across devices, and advanced trading tools.
Unified Digital Asset Management
By expanding beyond Ethereum to Bitcoin and Solana, MetaMask is positioning itself as a comprehensive digital asset management solution. The wallet's evolution reflects growing demand for cross-chain functionality and represents a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption. The December launch of MetaMask's crypto payment card in the US further demonstrates the company's commitment to bridging traditional finance with decentralized systems.
MetaMask's multi-chain strategy addresses the fragmentation in blockchain ecosystems, bringing previously isolated networks under one interface. This convergence may fundamentally reshape how users interact with different blockchains and simplify complex asset management workflows without sacrificing security or functionality.
