The team behind the non-custodial wallet MetaMask announced support for Bitcoin in a Web3 application.
Have you ever wished you could manage your Bitcoin within MetaMask? 👀
🦊 MetaMask Snaps can enable this, and so much more.
Here’s a taste, with this BitcoinSnap in action on our developer build: https://t.co/Iql4g6MgNZ
— MetaMask 🦊💙 (@MetaMask) April 14, 2022
The option is implemented using the Snaps developer tool. This system runs in an isolated environment and allows anyone to extend MetaMask’s capabilities.
MetaMask Snaps can enable you to build support for more networks, features, security tools, and more.
Your imagination is the limit! 🌠Learn more about MetaMask Snaps: https://t.co/4w9d9S2GqH
— MetaMask 🦊💙 (@MetaMask) April 14, 2022
For example, Snaps can add new API to MetaMask, support for various blockchain protocols, or modify existing functionality,” the tool’s description says.
In March, ConsenSys, the owner of MetaMask, announced that the wallet’s monthly active users had surpassed 30 million.
Earlier, ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin hinted at the possibility of a MetaMask token.
However, the project’s chief operating officer, Jacob Cantale warned, that in this case users should not expect a generous airdrop.