MetaMask Co-Founder Says Native Token Issuance Still a "Maybe"

MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay stated in an interview with The Block that the team is still considering whether to launch a native token. "Maybe," Finlay said with a smile when discussing the possibility of launching a MetaMask token. "If we do decide to proceed, it will be promoted directly within the wallet. You will find the link directly in the wallet." Although there are no concrete plans at the moment, Finlay noted that under the more relaxed regulatory environment of the Trump administration, "a wider variety of token issuances are safe," and "we hope people seize this opportunity to push boundaries and establish new precedents." He emphasized that the token would not be promoted through social media, text messages, or emails: "It will appear in the wallet and on our official website." MetaMask is part of the Ethereum development company ConsenSys, with approximately 30 million monthly active users as of 2024.