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One of the factors that initially held back the development of the crypto industry was the lack of convenient and secure wallets for storing digital assets. MetaMask managed to solve this problem in 2016, becoming one of the first and most popular non-custodial solutions that allow users to store tokens and cryptocurrencies across dozens of EVM-compatible networks.
In this article, we will explore what MetaMask is, what features it offers to users, and how to create a cryptocurrency wallet using this client.
What is MetaMask?MetaMask is a popular software cryptocurrency wallet available as a browser extension and a mobile app, which allows users to store, send, and receive digital assets. The mobile client also provides access to decentralized applications (dApps) through its integrated browser.
The first version of the wallet was introduced in 2016 by ConsenSys, a company developing infrastructure solutions and products for Ethereum and compatible networks. In 2019, ConsenSys also launched a mobile app for iOS and Android, complementing the desktop browser extension.