MetaMask Expands Beyond Ethereum with Bitcoin and Solana Support

MetaMask is expanding beyond Ethereum with the addition of Bitcoin and Solana support, a significant shift for the wallet provider.

MetaMask, the widely-used cryptocurrency wallet, is expanding beyond Ethereum with the addition of Bitcoin and Solana support, marking a significant move for the wallet provider.

Revealed at ETHDenver, the new features will see users able to hold multiple blockchain assets conveniently in one platform, and the addition of Solana tokens comes in May, with Bitcoin support to launch later in Q3 2025.

For Bitcoin, users will be able to store, send, and swap BTC without needing to rely on a third-party wallet. As the first non-EVM chain to be integrated with MetaMask, Solana will be launched in May, with users then able to access its decentralized applications and token swaps.

Along with all these blockchain cross-chain solutions, MetaMask is introducing programmable accounts with Ethereum’s Pectra update.

Multi-sig, two-factor authorization, and artificial intelligence-assisted delegated access features will all allow users increased protection and automation.

ERC-5792 will introduce batched transactions, allowing users to bundle multiple actions into a single transaction. This approach, which will be used to reduce gas fees and ensure more efficient execution.

In March, MetaMask will launch a feature enabling gas payments to be made with any token, without requiring ETH balances. This is to eliminate typical transaction hiccups while enhancing security against front-running bots and MEV sandwich attacks.

Recent MetaMask swap upgrades have already minimized such risks considerably, reports Blockware.

The MetaMask Metal Card is also being enhanced, with better rewards and new features for users. In addition, a multichain API launching in June will allow decentralized applications to interact with multiple networks, which will improve interoperability. Users with assets across multiple chains will have a better portfolio experience.

Other new features are the handling of multiple Secret Recovery Phrases and a new home screen that puts all assets from all chains in one location.

In the future, MetaMask plans to move from externally owned accounts to smart contract-based accounts, which will be programmed to execute transactions on behalf of users, enhancing security and removing gas fees. Smarter transaction options will ensure transactions are completed successfully while providing protection against common blockchain vulnerabilities.