What is MetaMask?
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MetaMask is a Crypto Wallet and Your Gateway to Web3 Buy, store and send tokens globally Explore blockchain applications at lightening speed Choose what to share and what to keep private. Trusted by over 1 million users worldwide. [Below the Fold - ‘Read More’] MetaMask lets you create and manage your own identities (via private keys, local client wallet and hardware wallets like Trezor™). When a Dapp wants to perform a transaction and write to the blockchain, you get a secure interface to review that transaction before approving or rejecting it. Because it adds functionality to the normal browser context, MetaMask requires the permission to read and write to any webpage. You can always "view the source" of MetaMask the way you do any Chrome extension, or view the source code on Github: https://github.com/MetaMask/metamask-plugin Enables access to: Web 3.0 Dapps NFTs erc20 tokens
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- Works like a charm. Easy and simple to use.
- Awesome conglomerating all the little tasks into one place.
- Great app.
- Issues with application not opening or updating properly.
- Problems related to multiple networks and managing wallets.
- Difficulty interacting with crypto due to bugs or issues.
- Need for updates and bugs in current versions.
- User concerns about losing access to crypto within the wallet.
- Support and contact issues.
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Risk impact
MetaMask requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
MetaMask has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.