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MetaMask: review, fees and availability

Self-custodial browser extension and mobile wallet for EVM chains, Solana, and Bitcoin.

✓ Facts verified Sep 15, 2026✓ 1 primary sources✓ Commercial disclosure
01Facts verifiedSep 15, 2026
02Primary sources1 linked records
03Custody modelSelf-custodial: private keys encrypted locally.
04Identity verificationNone required for wallet creation

FomoNewZ verdict

Who MetaMask is built for

MetaMask is a capable self-custody wallet for interacting with onchain applications, but convenience increases exposure to phishing, malicious approvals and network mistakes. It works best with strict permission hygiene and separate long-term storage.

Best for: Active onchain users who understand signatures, token approvals and recovery responsibility.

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MetaMask

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Availability
Self-custodial browser extension and mobile wallet for EVM chains, Solana, and Bitcoin.
Supported countries
Worldwide available
Networks
Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, BNB Chain, Solana
Supported assets
Native ETH, ERC-20 tokens, NFTs
Custody model
Self-custodial: private keys encrypted locally.
Identity verification
None required for wallet creation

Fees

Wallet app
Free
Swap fee
0.875% built-in convenience fee

Rewards

Ecosystem
Access to thousands of Web3 dApps

Limits

Security
User manages 12-word recovery phrase

Independent review

MetaMask, examined in context

Recovery is the security boundary

The password usually protects local access; the recovery method controls restoration. Never enter a Secret Recovery Phrase into a website or provide it to support. MetaMask cannot reverse an unauthorized blockchain transaction.

Networks and permissions

MetaMask supports multiple built-in networks and custom connections. Confirm chain ID and official RPC information, then read every signature and token allowance before approval.

Product questions

MetaMask FAQ

Is MetaMask self-custodial?

Yes. The user controls wallet access and bears responsibility for recovery; MetaMask does not hold a conventional account password that can restore a self-managed wallet.

Does MetaMask support only Ethereum?

No. Current versions support several networks, and compatible custom networks can be added. Availability varies by platform and release.

Primary sources

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