In a groundbreaking update, MetaMask has rolled out native support for the Solana blockchain on its browser extension, marking a major milestone in its mission to become the ultimate multi-chain wallet.
Announced on May 27, this integration means users can now send, receive, swap, bridge, and buy Solana-based tokens, NFTs and interact with Solana decentralized applications (dApps) all from the familiar MetaMask interface.
Until now, users had to manage separate wallets for Solana and Ethereum. This created unnecessary friction and fragmented the user experience. However, with this latest update, MetaMask brings Solana directly into its platform, unifying multiple blockchain ecosystems under one digital roof.
Beyond that, MetaMask has confirmed that mobile support for Solana is on the way in the coming weeks, making it even easier for users to manage their crypto on the go.
MetaMask to support more chains
MetaMask plans to roll out support for more non-EVM chains in the months ahead. The goal is to eliminate the need for juggling multiple wallets and make accessing different blockchain networks more intuitive and secure.
Accordingly, this means fewer hurdles and a better experience for everyday users, developers, traders and across the board. In essence, users can potentially now manage Ethereum and Solana assets side-by-side, interact with different dapps, and transfer funds across chains without ever leaving MetaMask.
How to Start Using Solana on MetaMask
Getting started with Solana on MetaMask is straightforward:
- Create a new Solana account or import your existing Solana wallet
- MetaMask will auto-detect your SOL and token balances
- Use the built-in onramp to buy Solana assets at the best market rates
- Bridge tokens from Ethereum to Solana effortlessly
Notably, this new update supports token transactions and also opens up access to the growing world of Solana dapps, all from the same secure environment you already use for Ethereum.
Trusted by over 100 million users globally, MetaMask promises to continue offering robust protections per the announcement, including malicious dapp detection, transaction simulations before signing and real-time phishing and scam alerts.
