MetaMask may launch native coin
MetaMask may still launch a token, but users should expect official alerts—not anonymous leaks
MetaMask may still launch a native token—just don’t expect it to come from an anonymous X account.
In a recent interview, MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay left the door open for a future token, answering “maybe” when asked about ongoing plans, reports Crypto News.
Though no formal timeline was shared, Finlay explained how users would be informed if the wallet team decided to move forward: directly through the MetaMask interface.
“You’ll be able to find a link directly in the wallet,” he said. “You will not find some account on social media that you’ve never heard of giving you a link.”
No emails, no airdrops — just the wallet
Finlay emphasized that announcements would only be made via MetaMask’s main website and verified in-app prompts, underscoring the importance of security and authenticity. The statement follows a series of phishing attempts over the past year, including fake token airdrops that misled users into connecting wallets to malicious sites.
MetaMask first hinted at a native token in 2021, with early community excitement sparked by a tweet from ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin referencing a potential “$MASK.” Despite the long-standing rumors, the team has never confirmed concrete plans.
Regulatory climate may pave the way
Finlay also pointed to the more favorable crypto stance under the Trump administration, suggesting that shifting U.S. regulatory conditions might create a safer path for projects like MetaMask to consider a token launch.
“Hopefully people take this opportunity to push the boundaries,” he said, calling on developers to explore the expanding legal space around digital assets.
MetaMask, which is developed by ConsenSys, remains the most widely used self-custodial Ethereum wallet, with tens of millions of active users. If it does move forward with a token, it could mark one of the most significant events in the crypto wallet ecosystem since Uniswap’s UNI airdrop in 2020.
Until then, MetaMask users are advised to remain vigilant. “Use the channels you already know,” Finlay said.
Recently we wrote that MetaMask, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency wallets, has introduced a tax calculation tool designed to simplify tax reporting for crypto investors, including those in Brazil.
