MetaMask plans to support both Bitcoin
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and Solana
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while also working toward removing gas fees.
According to the February 27 announcement, the self-custody wallet will add Solana in May, the first time it supports a non-Ethereum
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Virtual Machine (EVM) network, while Bitcoin integration is expected later in the third quarter.
To make transactions easier, MetaMask is updating its gas-included swaps feature. This will allow users to pay transaction fees with any token they hold rather than just the one they are swapping.
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Over time, the company hopes to remove gas fees entirely to make transactions smoother for users. As MetaMask put it:
Longer term, we believe we can eliminate gas as a user-facing concern in nearly all interactions.
A new feature called batched transactions (ERC-5792) is also on the way. This will let users complete multiple transaction steps, such as approving and swapping tokens, with a single click.
Additionally, MetaMask is shifting from Externally Owned Accounts to smart contract-based accounts. This upgrade will introduce new ways to manage assets while improving security.
Furthermore, MetaMask is redesigning its home screen to display all assets across different blockchains in one place. This update aims to simplify navigation by removing the need to switch between networks. The company explained the reason behind the change, saying, “Users don’t want to think about another game mechanic every time they make an action”.
Meanwhile, Coinbase
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