MetaMask has introduced one of its biggest updates yet, bringing multichain accounts to users. The well-known crypto wallet, originally built for Ethereum, is moving beyond its old one-account-one-address system.
With this update, a single MetaMask account can now manage several addresses across multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, EVM-compatible chains, and Solana, with Bitcoin support expected in the near future.
A seamless multichain experience
The new update removes the need to create separate accounts for every blockchain network. MetaMask, which started as an Ethereum-only wallet, has steadily expanded to support EVM layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Linea, along with other EVM-compatible chains.
Now, with upgrades to its underlying architecture, MetaMask can natively support non-EVM networks like Solana — and soon, Bitcoin will be part of that list too.
“This means fewer accounts to manage, less switching back and forth, and easier cross-network activities,” MetaMask stated in its official blog post.
The feature is being automatically rolled out on MetaMask Mobile version 7.57 and Extension version 13.5, requiring no manual action from users. From now on, multichain accounts will be the default account type across MetaMask.
How it works
MetaMask explained that it’s moving from the old system of “1 account = 1 address” to a new structure where “1 account = multiple.” This change is built on BIP-44, a technical standard that lets wallets create and manage multiple accounts using a single recovery phrase.
Under this new setup:
- Wallet: A wallet is a collection of accounts that are managed through one recovery phrase or private key.
- Account: Each account can now have multiple addresses from different blockchains within the same wallet. This means users don’t need to create separate accounts for every network anymore.
- Address: An address is a unique identifier on a blockchain that’s used to send or receive tokens.
With this change, a single multichain account can hold several addresses across supported networks, making it simpler to manage assets in one place. For instance, “Account 1” can now have addresses for Ethereum, Solana, and soon, Bitcoin.
Existing accounts remain safe
MetaMask clarified that all previously created addresses remain accessible. Each multichain account automatically pairs one EVM address with one Solana address, and if there’s an imbalance, new addresses will be created accordingly.
“If you did create Solana accounts in the past, they’ll be ‘matched up’ with an EVM address chronologically and auto-adopt the EVM account name,” MetaMask explained. “If you do have more Solana accounts than EVM accounts, new EVM addresses will be created to ‘match up’ and auto-adopt the Solana account name.”
Hardware wallet accounts, however, remain limited to EVM networks for now, as Solana support is still under development.
MASK token speculation grows
Speculation about MetaMask’s long-anticipated MASK token has grown stronger after a website, believed to be a potential claims portal, briefly went live earlier this week. The site was live for only a short period before being redirected to MetaMask’s official homepage.
Its sudden appearance quickly drew attention within the crypto community, with many believing it could be an early sign that MetaMask’s long-awaited native token launch is getting closer.
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin recently hinted that the MASK token could arrive “sooner than you would expect,” confirming that the company is “very actively” developing it.
With MetaMask’s multichain upgrade now live and token rumors swirling, the crypto community is watching closely as one of Web3’s most-used wallets takes a major step toward its next phase.
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