Meatamask integrates non-EVM Solana network

Solana Integration: MetaMask's Strategic Move

MetaMask has long been known as an Ethereum-centric wallet, supporting EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible blockchains such as Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, and Arbitrum. Integrating Solana – a layer-1 blockchain known for its high transaction speeds and low fees – is an unexpected but logical move.

MetaMask users can now manage their Solana assets directly from the wallet’s familiar interface, including storing and transferring Solana Program Library (SPL) tokens and interacting with dApps in the Solana ecosystem. This integration is made possible through Snap, a feature that allows MetaMask to expand support for non-EVM compatible blockchains without changing the wallet’s core.

Why metamask is switching to non-EVM?

Solana is currently one of the leading blockchains with a TVL (total value locked) exceeding $5 billion and a vibrant DeFi and NFT ecosystem. Supporting Solana helps MetaMask reach millions of new users, especially those working on projects like Jupiter, Raydium, and Magic Eden.

Users don't need to switch between multiple wallets (like Phantom for Solana) but can manage multiple chains in a single platform, improving the experience and reducing technical barriers.

Amid fierce competition from wallets like Trust Wallet or Coinbase Wallet, the integration of Solana helps MetaMask maintain its leading position, meeting the diverse needs of users.

Bitcoin will be the next target

The news that MetaMask may integrate Bitcoin in 2025 is the focus of attention. Bitcoin, with a market capitalization exceeding $1.2 trillion (as of May 2025), is the largest digital asset but is limited in interoperability due to its UTXO design and lack of native smart contracts.

MetaMask's plans to support Bitcoin show its ambition to turn this wallet into a diverse asset management center, from DeFi on Ethereum, Solana to Bitcoin transactions and layer-2 applications like Lightning Network or Stacks.

Bitcoin integration can be done through Snaps or a custom solution, allowing users to store, transfer BTC, and interact with the extended Bitcoin protocol. This not only increases convenience, but could also spur the growth of Bitcoin DeFi, an emerging sector with projects like Sovryn, Rootstock, and Bitlayer.

Long term outlook

This marks MetaMask’s transition from a pure Ethereum wallet to a multi-chain super wallet, in line with the trend of integration and cross-chain interaction in the crypto industry. With Solana, MetaMask opens the door to the burgeoning DeFi and NFT markets. With Bitcoin, the wallet could spark a wave of innovation in the Bitcoin DeFi space, which has been undervalued compared to Ethereum and Solana.

In the short term, the Solana integration could boost the price of SOL and related tokens, while the planned Bitcoin support will create positive sentiment for layer-2 projects. In the long term, MetaMask has the opportunity to become the primary gateway for cryptocurrency users, similar to how web browsers dominated the internet in the 2000s. However, success will depend on ConsenSys' ability to balance innovation, security, and user experience.

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