MetaMask Review
Verdict
The deepest dApp and Web3 reach of any mainstream hot wallet — now multichain beyond Ethereum.
Score breakdown
Six pillars, weighted identically for every wallet (security-weighted).
Pros
- Works with nearly every dApp
- Transaction simulation + security alerts
- Ledger/Trezor hardware support
- Now supports Solana, Bitcoin & Tron
Cons
- Source-available, not fully open (custom licence)
- A prime phishing target
- Swap/on-ramp fees add up
Security & track record
No protocol/custody breach. 2022 disk-cache bug and a 2023 support-vendor breach (~7,000 users) were disclosed; main risk is user-side phishing/drainers.
Specifications
| Type | Software · Browser + mobile wallet |
|---|---|
| Price | Free (~0.875% in-app swap fee + gas) |
| Maker | Consensys · Global |
| Released | 2016 |
| Secure element | — |
| Open source | Partly open-source |
| Backup / recovery | Seed phrase (hardware-wallet support) |
| Air-gapped | No |
| Connectivity | Extension, Mobile |
| Screen | — |
| Platforms | Chrome/Firefox/Brave/Edge, iOS, Android |
| Assets | Multichain — EVM + Solana, Bitcoin & Tron (added 2025–26) |
MetaMask — frequently asked questions
Is MetaMask safe?
MetaMask is a software wallet. As a software (hot) wallet, its keys live on your connected device — convenient, but more exposed than a hardware wallet. Its firmware and app are partly open-source. No protocol/custody breach. The biggest risk with any self-custody wallet is your recovery phrase — never share it or type it into a website.
How much does MetaMask cost?
MetaMask is free to download and use — you only pay network (gas) fees when you transact.
What coins does MetaMask support?
MetaMask supports Multichain — EVM + Solana, Bitcoin & Tron (added 2025–26). Check it covers the specific coins and networks you hold before you commit.
Is MetaMask good for beginners?
MetaMask is reasonably beginner-friendly. It's a browser + mobile wallet, best for Ethereum/DeFi, dApp power users, multichain.
What happens if I lose my MetaMask?
You restore access from your backup (Seed phrase (hardware-wallet support)). But if you lose the recovery phrase itself, the funds are gone permanently — no one, including the maker, can recover them. Back it up offline in more than one secure place.
General information only — not financial advice. Prices are approximate (many makers publish USD only) and change frequently; verify current pricing with the maker. Self-custody wallets put you in full control of your keys and your risk.