MetaMask’s MASK token is maybe coming, maybe not

The hottest talk of the town? MetaMask’s elusive native token, the so-called MASK. Is it happening?

Is it not? Well, according to Dan Finlay , one of MetaMask’s co-founders, it’s still on the table, but don’t pop the champagne just yet.

MASK token, the precious?

On a podcast, Finlay dropped a sly maybe, with a grin that probably says, he’s not telling you everything. Translation?

The idea’s alive, but nothing’s carved in stone. Now, this ain’t some new scheme cooked up overnight.

MetaMask’s parent company, Consensys, has been dreaming about progressive decentralization for years, and the token is in the rumors since years.

Back in 2021, whispers about a MASK token and a developer DAO were already floating around. Even Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin teased the idea on social media.

But, and this is key, they want to avoid turning the token into some hype train or a playground for airdrop farmers looking for a quick buck. No pump-and-dump nonsense here.

Inside job

If a MASK token ever sees daylight, Finlay promises you won’t have to chase shady Telegram links or fall for phishing scams.

It’ll be advertised right inside the wallet, he said, so no emails, no texts, no sneaky messages.

Because, let’s be real, the crypto world is crawling with scammers ready to pounce on any rumor. So, if you hear about MASK from anywhere but MetaMask itself, you’re probably getting played.

What’s holding things back? The regulatory fog, mostly. Finlay hinted that a friendlier U.S. administration might make launching tokens less of a minefield.

But don’t kid yourself, securities laws still loom large, no matter who’s running the SEC. It’s a tricky dance between innovation and compliance.

Competition

And we have to admit, MetaMask isn’t just sitting on its hands. With around 30 million monthly users in 2024 and a team of about 500, they’re laser-focused on making the wallet better.

Competitors like Rainbow and Rabby are nipping at their heels, so it’s game on. Whether MASK launches or not, MetaMask is pushing forward, cautiously but hungry.

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