MetaMask Review
The most-used Web3 wallet — ubiquitous, capable, and in need of a privacy audit.
MetaMask is the de facto browser wallet for EVM-chain DeFi and NFT activity. Its ubiquity is a genuine advantage — nearly every dapp supports it out of the box. Its privacy practices and some UX shortcomings remain legitimate concerns for sophisticated users.
MetaMask is installed by tens of millions of users and remains the baseline Web3 wallet for Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains. It integrates directly with the browser, supports hardware wallet connections (Ledger, Trezor), and works across virtually all DeFi protocols and NFT marketplaces. The 0.875% swap fee embedded in its built-in swap function is an easy-to-miss cost, and privacy-conscious users should review its default RPC configuration.
- Universal dapp compatibility across all EVM chains
- Hardware wallet integration (Ledger, Trezor) for enhanced security
- Easy multi-chain and multi-account management
- Strong browser extension UX
- Large ecosystem of tutorials and community support
- Open source core
- Built-in swap charges a 0.875% fee — often better to use DEXs directly
- Default RPC provider sends IP and transaction data to Infura (ConsenSys-owned)
- No native support for non-EVM chains (Bitcoin, Solana, etc.)
- Phishing attacks targeting MetaMask users are extremely common
- Mobile app UX lags behind the browser extension