MetaMask Expands Beyond Ethereum With New Multi-Chain Update
- MetaMask launches multi-chain accounts, unifying Ethereum and Solana under one wallet.
- The update enables faster loading, simplified management, and cross-network activities.
- Bitcoin integration will expand MetaMask’s compatibility to both account & UTXO-based systems.
MetaMask has introduced multi-chain accounts, allowing users to manage multiple blockchain addresses from one account. The update marks the wallet’s expansion beyond Ethereum to include Solana, with Bitcoin integration expected in future releases. The rollout applies automatically to MetaMask Mobile version 7.57 and Extension version 13.5.
Unified Account Structure for EVM and Non-EVM Chains
With the new system, MetaMask shifts from having one account per address to combining addresses across different blockchains. Before, users needed separate accounts to use EVM networks like Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche, or non-EVM ones like Solana.
The multi-chain update merges these accounts, making wallet management simpler and reducing the need to switch between networks. MetaMask says this means fewer accounts to handle, less switching, and smoother cross-network use.
All existing EVM and Solana addresses are still available, with older accounts linked in order of creation. If users have more Solana accounts than EVM ones, new EVM addresses are automatically generated to maintain parity. This keeps things smooth for current users while making it easier for new ones to get started.
The update also makes asset loading much faster; MetaMask says it’s now up to 30 times quicker. By using the BIP-44 standard, MetaMask can create and manage multiple addresses under one recovery phrase. This setup keeps accounts organized and ensures both EVM-based and Solana addresses stay compatible.
Streamlined User Experience and Security Practices
Before this update, crypto users had to use several wallets to access different blockchains. Handling many seed phrases made mistakes more likely and added unnecessary hassle. The new MetaMask setup reduces those risks by keeping all accounts under one recovery system.
Experts say having fewer accounts lowers the chances of errors when saving or transferring digital assets. Its multi-chain design also makes it easier to use decentralized apps across different networks.
Users can now make transactions, swaps, and handle NFTs on several blockchains without needing to import private keys into other wallets. This all-in-one setup makes it simpler for beginners and helps developers create apps that work across networks.
However, people using hardware wallets can still only access EVM-based blockchains. Solana and Bitcoin addresses aren’t supported yet, since their setup needs more work with device makers to ensure compatibility. MetaMask also advised users to check for firmware updates before moving large amounts of crypto between wallets.
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Bitcoin Integration and the Future of Wallet Interoperability
MetaMask confirmed that Bitcoin support will follow, extending the wallet’s compatibility beyond account-based architectures. Integrating Bitcoin will require adapting the interface for UTXO-based systems, a technically different model from EVM and Solana.
The addition would make MetaMask one of the few mainstream wallets to handle both systems under a single recovery structure. ConsenSys co-founder Joe Lubin said the company’s ecosystem token MASK could arrive “sooner than you would expect,” though no release details were shared.
Market attention around the potential token has increased alongside the multi-chain rollout. The broader Web3 community views MetaMask’s transition as part of a growing switch toward interoperability.
By reducing the need for cross-chain bridges, multi-chain wallets make it easier and faster to move funds between blockchains. This also helps businesses that use digital assets for payroll or financial management, since they can handle payments across multiple blockchains from a single place.
The new multi-chain feature brings everything together, improves security, and avoids the hassle of managing many separate accounts. By adding Solana and soon Bitcoin, MetaMask is moving toward a unified wallet system that makes handling crypto simpler and keeps both EVM and non-EVM networks under one recovery setup.
