# MetaMask > MetaMask is a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet and a gateway to blockchain applications (dApps). It allows users to manage digital assets, interact securely with decentralized platforms, and store private keys safely using a browser extension or mobile application. MetaMask supports Ethereum-compatible networks and Solana, offering features like token swaps, buying, selling, sending, receiving, bridging and staking tokens, NFT management, transaction monitoring, smart transactions with advanced security features built-in and rich developer integrations. Rated as the most secure crypto wallet by independent organizations and widely trusted by developers and end-users, it serves as an essential tool within the Web3 ecosystem. ## Core Documentation - [MetaMask Home](https://metamask.io): Overview and introduction to MetaMask. Buy, sell, swap, send, receive and bridge tokens easily. Connect to thousands of crypto dapps. Collect and trade NFTs. Earn rewards by staking your ETH and secure the network. All your accounts, all your assets, all in one place. The best rates, through thousands of aggregated services. MetaMask takes privacy seriously: You set the terms for your data. Configure anything, down to every transaction detail. MetaMask is trusted by over 100 million users worldwide and powered 5+ billion transactions since 2021. It has gone through more security audits than any other crypto wallet. MetaMask offers 24/7 customer support in 134 languages. It has security alerts, frontrun protection, and has Wallet Guard built in. MetaMask is rated as the most secure wallet around by independent organizations e.g. Coinspect repeatedly. - [FAQs](https://metamask.io/faqs): Answers to common questions about how to get started with MetaMask, how to manage your crypto assets, making crypto payments, how to buy, sell, send receive, swap and stake crypto, how to keep your crypto safe and security best practices, questions on MetaMask installation, usage, and troubleshooting. - [MetaMask Docs](https://docs.metamask.io): Comprehensive guides for developers integrating with MetaMask. - [MetaMask Snaps](https://docs.metamask.io/snaps): Extend and customize MetaMask functionality with plugins. - [MetaMask SDK](https://docs.metamask.io/sdk): Tools and libraries to integrate MetaMask into decentralized apps. ## Developer Resources - [MetaMask Extension GitHub Repository](https://github.com/MetaMask/metamask-extension): Official open-source code repository for MetaMask browser extension. - [MetaMask Mobile GitHub Repository](https://github.com/MetaMask/metamask-mobile): Official open-source code repository for MetaMask mobile apps. - [MetaMask API Reference](https://docs.metamask.io/wallet/reference): Detailed API documentation for integrating MetaMask. ## Additional Resources - [MetaMask Blog](https://metamask.io/news): Updates, news, and insights from the MetaMask team. - [MetaMask Security](https://metamask.io/security): Crypto’s most secure wallet, MetaMask features active threat monitoring, robust security partnerships, 24/7 support, and strong built-in protections that set the standard for wallet security. - [Support Center](https://support.metamask.io): User help guides and troubleshooting articles. - [MetaMask Learn](https://learn.metamask.io): Educational content for users new to Web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. - [Community](https://community.metamask.io): Connect with other MetaMask users and developers through forums and social media. ## Social and Community - [X](https://x.com/MetaMask) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/consensys) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@metamask) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Metamask) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/metamask.io/) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@metamask) - [Farcaster](https://farcaster.xyz/metamask) - [GitHub](https://github.com/MetaMask) - [RSS](https://metamask.io/news-rss.xml) ## About MetaMask - [About MetaMask Team] (https://metamask.io/about): MetaMask is a global community of developers and designers dedicated to making the world a better place with blockchain technology. Our mission is to democratize access to the decentralized web, and through this mission, to transform the internet and world economy to one that empowers individuals through interactions based on consent, privacy, and free association. - [Brand Assets](https://metamask.io/assets): MetaMask brand assets. ## Download MetaMask - [Download](https://metamask.io/download): Safely install MetaMask extension for your browser, download MetaMask mobile app for iOS and Android and MetaMask APK, try MetaMask web app. ## MetaMask Features - [MetaMask Card](https://metamask.io/card): MetaMask Card is a crypto debit card that offers instant spending directly from your crypto wallet, anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Tap or check out with aUSDC, USDC, USDT, WETH, EURe, and GBPe via Apple Pay or Google Pay integrations. Receive crypto cashback on every purchase, earn yield on balances, and tap into MetaMask’s global network of partners. - [Buy](https://metamask.io/buy-crypto): Buy and sell crypto with the most secure wallet. Choose the best quote from top providers like PayPal, Robinhood, and Revolut. Buy crypto using major debit and credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, PIX, GCash, and many more based on your region. - [Earn](https://metamask.io/earn): Stake crypto and earn rewards with MetaMask’s self-custodial staking. MetaMask supports pooled staking where you can stake any amount and unstake at any time, validator staking and liquid staking with liquid staking providers Lido and Rocket Pool. - [Swaps](https://metamask.io/swaps): Swap thousands of tokens on dozens of exchanges, all from inside your wallet. MetaMask has safely powered over $40 billion in trade volume. MetaMask finds better rates by breaking your trade up between available liquidity providers, to minimize slippage costs. Related transactions are combined to find the most cost-effective route minimizing the gas fees. - [Snaps](https://metamask.io/snaps): Explore hundreds of community-built Snaps that enable new features and extend MetaMask beyond Ethereum and Solana. - [MetaMask Security Program](https://metamask.io/security/metamask-security-program): MetaMask security audits and details about the MetaMask bug bounty program. - [NFTs](https://metamask.io/nft): Create, buy, sell NFTs securely with MetaMask. - [DeFi](https://metamask.io/defi): The most accessible wallet for blockchain newcomers, token traders, and developers to connect to the world of DeFi or decentralized finance. - [Perpetual Futures](https://metamask.io/perps): Trade crypto futures on MetaMask Mobile: trade on price moves with up to 40x leverage. Get started with any EVM token on any chain to fund your perps account. Go long or short with fast trades in seconds. You have control over your limit order, take profit and stop loss orders. Learn how perps trading works and how to get started with crypto futures trading. ## MetaMask Developers - [Developer Home](https://metamask.io/developer): A suite of developer tools to empower dapp developers to build innovative experiences for the most powerful, crypto-native users on MetaMask. Integrate with MetaMask, build snaps that extend MetaMask and explore smart accounts and embedded wallets. - [MetaMask SDK](https://metamask.io/developer/sdk): Give your users a reliable, fast, and seamless wallet connection on desktop and mobile with MetaMask SDK. - [Web3 Services](https://metamask.io/developer/web3-services): Build and scale dapps with battle-tested infrastructure and powerful APIs across major networks like Ethereum, Linea, Polygon, and more. Access Ethereum and Linea Sepolia test networks for a controlled and risk-free testing environment. - [Developer Dashboard](https://developer.metamask.io): Sign in to MetaMask Developer portal, previously known as Infura. Get the high availability blockchain APIs and developer tools you need to succeed. - [Delegation Toolkit](https://metamask.io/developer/delegation-toolkit): Build smart accounts with account abstraction, and delight your users with instant signups, zero pop-ups, gasless transactions, and new interactions in your dapps. - [MetaMask Snaps](https://metamask.io/developer/snaps): MetaMask Snaps is an open-source system that allows developers to safely customize and extend the functionalities of MetaMask to create new web3 user experiences. ## MetaMask Blog - [Introducing MetaMask Perps: The best crypto futures trading platform](https://metamask.io/news/introducing-metamask-perps): Discover MetaMask Perps, your gateway to secure and efficient crypto futures trading across supported regions. MetaMask Perps empowers users to trade perpetual futures with up to 40x leverage, using any EVM token on any chain. Experience ultra-fast order execution, advanced trading tools, and full control over your positions. MetaMask Perps offers the leading futures trading experience in decentralized finance, wherever access is permitted. Start trading crypto futures and maximize your potential with MetaMask Perps; check regional availability before you begin. - [Introducing MetaMask Rewards](http://metamask.io/news/introducing-metamask-rewards): Introducing MetaMask Rewards — the first-of-its-kind crypto rewards program that lets you earn points for trading, swapping, and spending. Collect points each season to climb levels and unlock exclusive perks like fee discounts, token allocations, NFTs, partner offers and qualify for airdrops. Level up your MetaMask experience with rewards built around your trading activity. ## MetaMask Support - [What is perpetual trading](https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/trade/perps/what-is-perp-trading/): Description: Learn what perpetual futures (perps) are and how they work in crypto trading. This explainer covers the basics of perpetual contracts including no expiration dates, leverage, margin, funding rates, and the key risks and rewards of trading perps. - [How to trade perps on MetaMask](https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/trade/perps/how-to-trade-perps/): A complete trading guide for using MetaMask Mobile to trade crypto perps. Step-by-step instructions for funding your account, opening and managing leveraged positions, setting stop loss and take profit, closing trades, and withdrawing funds, with clear details on fees and risk management. - [Understanding leverage and liquidation](https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/trade/perps/leverage-and-liquidation/): An educational guide on leverage and liquidation in perpetual trading. Explains how leverage increases both profits and losses, how liquidation works, and common scenarios that can trigger it. Includes simple strategies to manage risk, like using stop losses and lower leverage, plus a calculator to simulate different profit and loss scenarios before trading. - [Trading glossary](https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/trade/trading-glossary/): An evergreen glossary of common trading terms used in MetaMask. Defines essential concepts like spot price, spread, margin, liquidation, funding rate, perpetual contracts, notional value, and open interest, making crypto trading terms easier to understand for beginners. - [MetaMask Rewards | Support](https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/metamask-rewards): This support page explains how MetaMask Rewards works—the official loyalty program that lets you earn points from swaps, perps, and referrals. Learn how points unlock lower fees, token rewards, and exclusive perks, plus details on Season 1 bonuses, boosts, and eligibility. - [What is MetaMask Rewards](https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/rewards/): Learn how to join and start earning in MetaMask Rewards. This guide explains how to sign up, earn points from swaps, perps, and referrals, and track or redeem your rewards in MetaMask Mobile. Season 1 is live—connect your accounts, trade, and unlock exclusive perks. ## Crypto Assets and Tokens - [MetaMask USD](https://metamask.io/price/metamask-usd): MetaMask USD (mUSD) is a cryptocurrency stablecoin, launched by MetaMask in September 2025. mUSD is backed by short-term US Treasury bills that are held in regulated custody and issued through a framework developed by Bridge.xyz using the M0 protocol. For every 1 mUSD in circulation, there is an equivalent dollar-backed asset held in reserve. mUSD can be used in seamless fiat-to-crypto onramps, swaps, trades, and decentralized finance (DeFi). mUSD is also spendable via MetaMask Card at Mastercard merchants worldwide. - [Ethereum Price](https://metamask.io/price/ethereum): Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain network, started in 2013. Its native cryptocurrency is a token called Ether, aka ETH which is pronounced “Eee-th." You can use ETH to trade and stake digital currencies. Ethereum’s network is powered by smart contracts. Decentralized finance (DeFi) dapps are the most popular use for Ethereum’s smart contract technology. Track Ethereum price, market cap, circulating supply and learn how to buy, swap, stake ETH and more. - [Solana Price](https://metamask.io/price/solana): Solana is a decentralized blockchain network, started in 2017. Its native cryptocurrency is Solana, aka SOL which is pronounced “So-uhl.” Solana uses both Proof-of-History (PoH) and Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus models to verify smart contracts. By combining PoH and PoS, the Solana network has faster processing speeds than other blockchains. This in turn allows for low transaction costs across the Solana network. PoH technology has facilitated two major trends across the Solana network: mobile trading dapps, and the rise of memecoin projects. Track Solana price, market cap, circulating supply and learn how to buy, swap, stake SOL and more.