Wallet platform MetaMask launched a unified account structure on Monday that manages Ethereum, Solana, and soon Bitcoin addresses from a single interface, eliminating the need for separate accounts across different networks.
MetaMask Mobile version 7.57 and Extension version 13.5 now automatically support the multi-chain feature. Users require no action, as the update deploys automatically and makes multi-chain accounts the default for all new setups.
Background and Previous Limitations
The platform originally launched as an Ethereum-only wallet. Users previously needed separate accounts for EVM-compatible chains and non-EVM networks like Solana, requiring constant switching between accounts.
New Account Structure and Functionality
All existing addresses remain accessible under the new system. MetaMask pairs existing Ethereum and Solana addresses chronologically, with EVM accounts automatically adopting the corresponding Solana account name where applicable.
The update implements BIP-44, a derivation path standard that allows wallets to generate and organize multiple accounts from a single recovery phrase. If users created more Solana accounts than EVM accounts previously, new EVM addresses will be created to match up, and vice versa.
Performance and Future Enhancements
The architectural improvements increased asset loading speeds by 30x compared to the previous system. Native support now extends to Solana, with Bitcoin-like network support expected soon in future updates.
Hardware wallet accounts remain limited to EVM networks currently, as Solana support is not yet available for these devices. MetaMask stated that this limitation will be addressed in upcoming releases.
Speculation on MASK Token Launch
A website surfaced online Monday that sparked speculation about the platform's upcoming MASK token launch. The site initially showed a password-protected Vercel Authenticator before redirecting visitors to MetaMask's official homepage.
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin told the media last month that the MASK token could arrive "sooner than you would expect." He confirmed earlier this month that Consensys is working "very actively" on the token, adding that users should watch for other Consensys ecosystem developments as potential signals of the launch.