Metamask
| MetaMask is a cryptocurrency wallet that operates as a plugin for standard internet browsers and allows users to transfer, manage, and receive Ethereum (ETH). MetaMask also allows users to access decentralized applications (dapps) on the Ethereum network. MetaMask is a free and open-source software project that was created in 2016. The project is led by a team of developers from the Ethereum Foundation, ConsenSys, and other organizations. MetaMask has been downloaded over 1 million times and is available for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Brave. MetaMask allows users to interact with the Ethereum network without having to run a full node. MetaMask includes a secure identity vault, providing a user-friendly interface to manage your identities on different sites and sign transactions. MetaMask also provides an interface for accessing decentralized applications (dapps) on the Ethereum network. MetaMask is a bridge that allows you to visit the distributed web of tomorrow in your browser today. It allows you to run Ethereum dapps right in your browser without running a full Ethereum node. MetaMask also lets you manage your identities on different sites and sign transactions with a hardware wallet. |
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