Metamask® Extension®

MetaMask’s extension opens up access between your web browser and decentralized applications (dApps) built on Ethereum or Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible networks. You can think of it like t

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Here are the key points about the MetaMask Chrome extension:

Overview

• MetaMask is a web browser extension that allows users to manage their Ethereum private keys and interact with decentralized applications (dApps).

• It injects the Ethereum web3 API into every website's JavaScript context, enabling dApps to read from the blockchain.

• MetaMask also lets users create and manage their own identities (via private keys, local client wallet, and hardware wallets like Trezor), so when a dapp wants to perform a transaction and write to the blockchain, the user gets a secure interface to review the transaction before approving or rejecting it.

Features

• Ethereum Wallet: MetaMask provides a secure wallet for managing Ether and other Ethereum-based digital assets.

• dApp Access: Users can access and interact with decentralized applications through the MetaMask extension.

• Private Key Management: MetaMask allows users to create and manage their own Ethereum private keys and identities.

• Hardware Wallet Support: The extension supports integration with hardware wallets like Trezor for enhanced security.

• Customization: Users can customize their MetaMask wallet with community-built Snaps.

• Security: MetaMask offers security features like phishing detection and secure login.

Configuration

• Privacy Settings: Users can adjust privacy settings, such as phishing detection, incoming transaction notifications, and token price information from third-party sources.

• Extension Permissions: MetaMask requires permission to read and write to any webpage to enable dApp functionality.