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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- Easy and simple to use
- Offers 24/7 support
- Good functionality and user interface
- Experiences bugs and can fail to restart
- Inability to manage multiple wallets efficiently
- High gas fees and tokens not showing up
- Needs updates and bug fixes
- Issues with wallet accessibility
- Concerns about losing crypto
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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.