MetaMask Launches New Feature To Expand Compatibility Beyond Ethereum
On September 12, wallet provider MetaMask introduced a groundbreaking feature called “Snaps,” signaling a significant expansion of its capabilities beyond the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Snaps, essentially software modules, can be seamlessly integrated into the wallet. This integration empowers the wallet to function efficiently across a diverse range of blockchain ecosystems, thanks to specialized code.
Until now, it primarily served Ethereum and Ethereum-compatible blockchains, such as BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism. The wallet plans to launch more than 25 Snaps initially, each rigorously audited and whitelisted by the team. Furthermore, it will extend the privilege of independent publishing and maintenance of Snaps to third-party developers. In an official announcement, MetaMask expressed excitement about the launch of Snaps, describing it as the result of years of dedicated research and development. They emphasized the flexibility and adaptability of Snaps, allowing users to incorporate additional enhancements to their wallets at runtime.
