For over eight years, MetaMask has served as the gateway to crypto self-custody—empowering millions of users annually to take control of their digital assets, build decentralized applications, and engage with web3 on their own terms. At its core, self-custody means agency: the ability to own, manage, and use your assets without relying on intermediaries. As we look ahead, it's clear that for web3 to become mainstream, wallets must evolve into intuitive, secure, and powerful tools that surpass even traditional banking experiences.
Today, we’re sharing MetaMask’s near-term product roadmap—a vision rooted in transforming the crypto wallet from a simple keychain into the central hub of your financial life. Our mission is to make self-custody not just secure, but seamless, connected, and accessible to everyone.
MetaMask: From Origins to Evolution
MetaMask launched in 2016 as the first browser extension wallet for Ethereum. It introduced foundational patterns still used across web3 today: a secure API for dapps to request user actions, seamless connection to blockchain data via Infura (eliminating the need to sync full nodes), and support for custom networks and tokens. Over time, we expanded with features like Snaps—a plugin system enabling permissionless innovation.
Now, with millions of active users, growing regulatory clarity, and technological breakthroughs on the horizon like the Pectra upgrade, the stage is set for mass adoption. Yet challenges remain. Web3 UX still feels complex. Multichain navigation is fragmented. And while decentralization offers freedom, it demands more responsibility than most users are ready for.
To bridge this gap, our roadmap focuses on three pillars:
- Improve the user experience – Make wallets easy
- Connect everything, everywhere – Make interactions seamless
- Make wallets more powerful and safe – Make self-custody truly good
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Enhancing Wallet and Ecosystem UX
Our design philosophy balances maximum security with radical empowerment. While MetaMask is already the most trusted wallet in web3, we believe the user experience can—and must—improve dramatically.
Smarter and Simpler Transactions
Transactions are the heartbeat of any wallet. Unlike traditional cryptography, where signatures are straightforward, Ethereum signatures can authorize anything—from voting to transferring life savings. Clarity and reliability are non-negotiable.
In 2024, we launched Smart Transactions, now enabled by default for new users. By working behind the scenes to bypass limitations of public mempools, Smart Transactions have achieved a 99.995% success rate, including swaps—the historically least reliable transaction type. That’s 400x better than standard mainnet performance and 7,000x more reliable than typical Solana transactions.
Smart Transactions also protect against front-running bots and MEV sandwich attacks. In July 2024 alone, $11 million was drained from users on mainnet—but MetaMask users lost just $5. You're 400 times less likely to be exploited using MetaMask Swaps.
To simplify further, we’re introducing ERC-5792 batched transactions, allowing users to execute sequences like “Approve & Swap” in one click—reducing gas costs, steps, and cognitive load.
Goodbye, Gas
Gas fees are a persistent barrier. They interrupt ~25% of mainnet transactions because users often don’t hold ETH. Requiring native tokens across chains complicates onboarding.
We’ve already rolled out gas-included Swaps, letting users swap tokens without ETH—gas is bundled into the quote and paid in the source token.
Starting in March, this will extend to all transactions. Whether sending tokens or interacting with dapps, you’ll pay gas in whatever token you hold.
Long-term, we aim to make gas invisible in nearly all interactions—abstracted away like internet protocol layers beneath the surface.
Abstracting Networks
The multichain era demands new UX patterns. No longer confined to Ethereum, users interact with dozens of ecosystems daily.
We’ve eliminated manual network switching—sites can now suggest switches seamlessly. Soon, even that friction will disappear as we abstract networks entirely.
Bonus UX Upgrades
- Multiple SRPs (Secret Recovery Phrases): Manage several wallets within one MetaMask instance (coming March).
- Profile Sync: Carry account names and settings across browsers and devices (extension in April, mobile in May).
- Redesigned Home Screen: View all assets across multiple chains in one unified interface.
- Enhanced Trading View: Advanced charting tools for informed decisions.
These updates roll out over the next month.
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Connecting Everything, Everywhere
In 2024 alone, MetaMask users connected to over 850 networks. While EVM chains are natively supported, non-EVM integration has relied on third-party Snaps—until now.
The Power of Snaps
Snaps enable permissionless addition of networks and currencies. But loose integration limited their usability. We’ve rebuilt the UI to deeply embed Snaps into the core wallet experience—making added chains feel native.
Hello, Bitcoin
Full Bitcoin support arrives in Q3 2025. No more separate wallets or wrapped tokens—hold real BTC directly in MetaMask.
Here Comes Solana
In May, native Solana support launches—our first built-in non-EVM chain. All MetaMask users will buy, sell, swap, and interact with Solana dapps seamlessly. Existing Solana users gain access to MetaMask’s security and multichain capabilities.
Multichain API (CAIP-25)
Launching in June, our Multichain API lets dapps connect to multiple networks simultaneously—EVM and non-EVM alike. Imagine rebalancing a portfolio across Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and Linea—all at once.
Bringing Crypto IRL: MetaMask Card
Crypto isn’t useful until it’s spendable. Traditional offramps require custodial exchanges and bank transfers.
The MetaMask Card, powered by Mastercard, bridges self-custody wallets to real-world spending. Earn staking rewards while spending with a tap—virtually or via a physical Metal card (available in select regions in April).
This closes the loop: your crypto works online and offline.
More Powerful and Safe: Self Custody Reimagined
Despite progress, a fundamental limitation remains: the Externally Owned Account (EOA) model. EOAs are “dumb” keys—capable of signing but not programming. Tokens are smart contracts, but accounts aren’t.
The future belongs to programmable accounts—smart-contract-based wallets that let users define their own rules, enhancing both utility and security.
A Glimpse into 2025: Meet Alice
Alice uses a multisig for high-value assets but delegates daily spending via a hot wallet with a $200 daily limit. She sets limit orders with readable confirmations—no fees, no latency. An AI agent trades on her behalf within set parameters—funds never locked.
She subscribes to streaming payments and spends yield-bearing tokens via her MetaMask Card—rewards auto-rebalanced. When a hack targets one of her AI agents, a default security service detects it instantly and revokes access—while she sleeps.
This isn’t sci-fi—it’s being built now.
The Tech Behind the Vision
- EIP-7702 (Pectra hard fork): Enables EOAs to act like smart accounts.
- ERC-7710: Standardizes permission granting between smart accounts and dapps—an open ecosystem for intent-based interactions.
- ERC-7715: Lets websites request permissions (e.g., token allowances, subscriptions) with customizable terms: expiration, expected return, or linked revocation services—all granted offchain, instantly, gaslessly.
Introducing MetaMask Smart Accounts: The Gator
We’ve built the MetaMask Delegation Framework—nicknamed “Gator”—to power this future. It enables:
- Offchain ERC-7710 permission grants with full readability—even on hardware signers.
- Customizable approvals via ERC-7715 requests.
- Dynamic delegation for organizations or personal use—grant voting rights, staking access, or airdrop claims without compromising security.
Users can maintain high-security cold accounts while delegating day-to-day actions safely—no more trade-offs between convenience and safety.
FAQ
Q: What makes MetaMask different from other wallets?
A: MetaMask combines deep security with evolving UX innovations like Smart Transactions, multichain abstraction, and upcoming programmable accounts—all while remaining non-custodial.
Q: When will Bitcoin be supported?
A: Native Bitcoin support is expected in Q3 2025.
Q: Can I use MetaMask without holding ETH for gas?
A: Yes—gas-included Swaps are live, and universal gas token support rolls out in March.
Q: What are programmable accounts?
A: They’re smart-contract-based wallets that let you set custom rules—like spending limits or automated actions—while retaining full control.
Q: Is the MetaMask Card available worldwide?
A: The virtual card is available in eligible countries; the physical Metal card launches in select regions in April.
Q: How do Smart Transactions prevent MEV attacks?
A: By routing sensitive transactions through private channels, they eliminate visibility to front-running bots—reducing losses by 400x compared to standard wallets.
A Call to Builders
Pectra and programmable accounts unlock unprecedented possibilities:
- Subscription payments for digital goods and APIs
- One-click onboarding without initial crypto ownership
- Granular permission systems for assets and identities
- Instant revocation services for compromised agents
- Overlapping delegations without fund locking
- Offchain limit orders with strong guarantees
- Secure AI agents that act on your behalf without control
This is just the beginning. The decentralized web is evolving—and we’re building the tools to make it usable, connected, and safe for everyone.
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