10 Things You Can Do with MetaMask Web

The MetaMask wallet has been around almost as long as web3 itself. Launched in 2016, the Fox has come a long way since then, guided by a mission to connect as many people around the world to the decentralized internet as possible. 

MetaMask Web is where you get a clear, comprehensive view of your accounts and wallets across all networks. It’s also where your web3 journey begins. Whether you’ve been using MetaMask for years or even minutes, here are ten things you can do right now:

Ten ways MetaMask Web makes you powerful in web3

1. Manage your digital assets and track performance in the dashboard: Easily view and manage all your digital assets including Ethereum tokens (ERC-20) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), all from a single, unified interface. Keep an eye on your wallet's performance over time, with insights into asset distribution, historical transactions, and overall value trends. Remember you can view the balances of any public Ethereum address or ENS. You can also view which airdrops you’re eligible for by using the claim airdrop feature.

How to use the Dashboard on MetaMask Web:

2. Do your taxes: Yes, that’s correct—you can do your crypto taxes directly from MetaMask Web. All you have to do is connect your wallet and you’ll receive 10% off your tax services with recommended providers like CoinTracker, CoinLedger, ZenLedger, Crypto Tax Calculator, and Koinly:

3. Connect to dapps and explore web3: Access and engage with all the dapps web3 has to offer directly through Web: from decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms like Aave, Uniswap, and Renzo, gaming dapps such as HyperPlay to NFT marketplaces like OpenSea.

4. Swap tokens: Use the built-in swap feature to trade tokens directly within Web, leveraging the best available rates across multiple decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

5. Connect to multiple networks: Beyond Ethereum, MetaMask supports various Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks, allowing users to switch between networks like Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Linea, and more.

6. Buy and sell cryptocurrency: Buy cryptocurrencies e.g. ETH, USDC, USDT, UNI directly within MetaMask Web using traditional payment methods such as bank transfers or credit cards, and through integrations with third-party providers like Paypal and Revoult. And if you’re ready to sell, MetaMask Web has you covered, simply connect your wallet and select your method to cash out.

7. Integrate with your hardware wallet: Enhance your security by connecting MetaMask to hardware wallets like Ledger or Trezor from Web, combining the convenience of MetaMask with the robust security of cold storage.

8. Customize privacy settings: Adjust your privacy settings to your preference, including setting up a custom RPC for specific networks, managing connected sites, and reviewing permissions. Learn more about how to configure your privacy settings here.

9. Participate in staking: Stake your crypto directly through MetaMask Web, participating in the decision-making processes of various protocols and earning rewards. There are three options for staking: Validator, Pooled, and Liquid. The below tutorials show you how easy it is to start staking based on your preference.

10. Bridge tokens: Bridging tokens on MetaMask refers to the process of transferring digital assets or tokens from one blockchain network to another using MetaMask as the interface for the transaction. Bridging tokens is a powerful feature in MetaMask Web that enhances the interoperability between different blockchain networks, enabling users to leverage the unique advantages of each network.

MetaMask Web simplifies the management of digital assets, and also opens up a world of possibilities for users to explore and engage with the decentralized ecosystem, all while maintaining a high level of security and user control. Get started today.