MetaMask is making a major leap toward simplifying the multichain experience. On Monday, the popular crypto wallet announced the rollout of multichain accounts, allowing users to manage multiple blockchain addresses — including Ethereum, EVM-compatible networks, and Solana — all from a single account. Support for Bitcoin is also in the works.
The update marks a significant shift from MetaMask’s traditional one-account-one-address model. Previously, users needed separate accounts for each blockchain network, particularly when navigating between Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains and non-EVM networks like Solana.
With this change, MetaMask aims to make cross-network activity smoother.
“This means fewer accounts to manage, less switching back and forth, and easier cross-network activities,” the company said in its announcement.
The new system is now live in MetaMask Mobile version 7.57 and Extension version 13.5, rolling out automatically with no user action required. From now on, multichain accounts will be the default account type for all users.
How It Works
MetaMask’s new structure uses the BIP-44 derivation path standard, which lets wallets generate and organize multiple blockchain accounts from a single recovery phrase. That means users can now access and control all their addresses through one streamlined interface.
Existing accounts remain intact under the new setup. EVM and Solana addresses will be paired chronologically — meaning previously created Solana accounts will automatically link to EVM accounts based on creation order. If a user has more Solana addresses than EVM ones, new EVM addresses will be created to “match up,” adopting the corresponding Solana account names.
However, hardware wallet users will need to wait a bit longer for full compatibility. MetaMask confirmed that hardware wallet accounts currently remain limited to EVM networks until Solana support is integrated.
Token Speculation: MASK May Be Next
The update comes as speculation swirls about the long-awaited MetaMask token launch. On Monday, a mysterious website appeared online, rumored to be a claims portal for MetaMask’s upcoming token, MASK. The page briefly displayed a password-protected authenticator before redirecting to MetaMask’s official site, sparking widespread discussion across the crypto community.
Executives at Consensys, MetaMask’s parent company, have hinted at a token release for some time. In a recent episode of The Crypto Beat podcast, Consensys CEO Joe Lubin suggested that the MASK token could arrive “sooner than you would expect.”
Lubin also confirmed in a separate interview that the company is “working very actively” on the token and encouraged users to keep an eye on developments within the Consensys ecosystem as potential indicators of what’s next.
A Step Toward a Unified Web3 Experience
MetaMask’s multichain upgrade is a clear move toward a more unified Web3 ecosystem. By consolidating Ethereum, Solana, and eventually Bitcoin under one account, the wallet is simplifying how users navigate blockchain networks — a challenge that has long hindered mainstream adoption.
As MetaMask continues to expand its reach and refine its user experience, the possibility of an accompanying MASK token only adds to the growing excitement around the platform’s evolution.
