# 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) - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MetaMask) ## 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. - [Rewards](https://metamask.io/rewards): MetaMask Rewards program helps MetaMask users unlock exclusive perks and discounts when you trade perps, swap tokens, spend crypto, transact with MetaMask Card and refer friends. Every point earned gets you more rewards and contributes to future airdrops. Over $30M USD worth of $LINEA is up for grabs in Season 1. - [Transaction Shield](https://metamask.io/transaction-shield): MetaMask sets the standard for crypto wallet security with industry-leading infrastructure. Transaction Protection takes this a step further: if MetaMask determines a transaction in-app is safe and you subscribe to Transaction Shield, that transaction is guaranteed against loss of up to $10,000. Transaction Protection offers asset coverage while claiming airdrops, swapping tokens, participating in DeFi lending, minting and selling NFTs and more. - [Prediction Markets](https://metamask.io/prediction-markets): Prediction Markets let you speculate on the results of global events before they happen across politics, sports, and culture. Every trade that’s placed is a money-backed stake, creating a collective signal—a prediction—of future outcomes. Prediction Markets provide the opportunity to forecast outcomes, but also provide a fascinating view into the uncertainty across the world around us: often breaking news before the media does. You can trade prediction markets in MetaMask directly, powered by Polymarket. ## 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. - [Smart Accounts Kit](https://metamask.io/developer/delegation-toolkit): Formerly known as Delegation Toolkit, MetaMask Smart Accounts Kit allows developers build smart accounts with account abstraction, and delight their users with instant signups, zero pop-ups, gasless transactions, and new interactions in their 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. - [A guide to crypto perpetual futures for beginners](https://metamask.io/news/guide-to-crypto-perpetual-futures-for-beginners): Perpetual futures let you trade on the price moves of cryptocurrencies and assets without actually owning the tokens and the assets, and there’s no expiration date. You can keep a position open as long as you want, provided you aren’t liquidated. This is a step-by-step guide to crypto perpetual futures trading - Learn what crypto perpetual futures are, how leverage and margin work, key concepts and the steps to start trading. - [Introducing MetaMask Transaction Shield](https://metamask.io/news/introducing-metamask-transaction-shield): MetaMask's blog post announces the launch of Transaction Shield, a new premium subscription that offers users up to $10,000 per month in coverage for transactions deemed safe by MetaMask’s advanced security checks. Priced at $9.99 per month or $99 annually, it includes 24/7 priority support and covers eligible DeFi swaps, NFT mints, and airdrop claims on major networks. Users receive in-app alerts when transactions are protected and can easily file claims for reimbursement, positioning MetaMask as a leader in wallet-integrated transaction security. - [MetaMask Security Report](https://metamask.io/news/metamask-security-report): MetaMask's Monthly Crypto Security report is a recurring blog article that reports on crypto security news around the world. Written by MetaMask's Security Director, Jennifer Luker, it features the latest hacks, scams, and exploits dominating crypto security news, as well as detailed tips for staying safe, plus ways to protect your wallet and your assets. - [Introducing MetaMask Prediction Markets](http://metamask.io/news/introducing-metamask-prediction-markets): MetaMask's blog post announces the launch of MetaMask Prediction Markets, powered by Polymarket—a groundbreaking in-wallet feature for trading real-world event outcomes like sports, politics, crypto, and culture. This marketing article highlights self-custodial access, one-tap funding from any EVM chain, real-time tracking, direct winnings claims, and MetaMask Rewards points per trade, positioning MetaMask as the first wallet to natively integrate prediction markets. Users are invited to trade prediction markets now and check FAQs for details—emphasizing crowd wisdom for superior forecasts over polls or experts. - [Introducing MetaMask Rewards](https://metamask.io/news/introducing-metamask-rewards): MetaMask’s blog post announces the launch of MetaMask Rewards, a seasonal points program where users earn points via swaps (8 pts/$10), perps trades (1 pt/$10), prediction markets (2 points per $1), referrals (10 pts per 50 referral pts), and past activity (up to 50K pts), unlocking 7 tiers of perks like Linea tokens, fee discounts up to 65%, points boosts, priority support, and a free Metal Card. Opt in via MetaMask mobile app v7.57+, track progress in the Rewards tab, and link multiple accounts for faster leveling; Season 1 rewards claimable at end. Points have no upper limit, with new incentives quarterly ## 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. - [How to protect your transactions with Transaction Shield](https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/transactions/transaction-shield): This MetaMask support article explains how to protect your transactions with Transaction Shield. Transaction Shield is a new subscription from MetaMask that pairs Transaction Protection with priority support. Explore what Transaction Shield covers, what it does not cover, high risk transactions, ineligible transactions, how to start your subscription, how to submit a claim, and other FAQs. - [How to trade prediction markets](https://support.metamask.io/manage-crypto/trade/predict/how-to-trade-predictions): This MetaMask support guide outlines the steps you can follow to trade MetaMask Prediction Markets in MetaMask Mobile App. Add funds with any EVM token (auto-bridged, no KYC), place Yes/No predictions on events (priced $0-$1), track real-time P&L and charts, cash out early, claim post-resolution winnings via oracle, and withdraw USDC.e to Polygon. MetaMask Support notes 4% trade fees (none on deposits/withdrawals), 2 Rewards points per $1 traded, regional restrictions (e.g., USA, UK), and risks like manipulation/liquidity issues. ## 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. - [Bitcoin Price](https://metamask.io/price/bitcoin): Track Bitcoin price, market cap, circulating supply and learn how to buy, swap, stake BTC on MetaMask directly. See a selection of popular cryptocurrencies, tokens with similar market cap to Bitcoin, coins with the biggest price movements in the last 24 hours, Cryptocurrencies with the largest price gains and drops in the last 7 days and discover other cryptocurrencies.