Metamask® Extension® - Getting started

Step-by-Step Procedure to Create your MetaMask Wallet · Step 1: Download the MetaMask wallet · Step 2: Click on the Metamask Extension, and Click Get Started.

Metamask is exactly that. It is an Ethereum wallet that runs as a browser plugin and allows you to connect to any decentralized application on the web. It is available on Google Chrome, Brave and Firefox. The wallet emphasizes security, self-custody, and ease-of-use among other things that we’ll touch on in this review and guide.

About Metamask

Metamask is a non-custodial open-source wallet. The fact that it’s non-custodial means that no one but you can access the funds in your wallet, not even Metamask. The private key belonging to your Ethereum address is only stored locally in your browser.

Moreover, Metamask, like any good non-custodial wallet is open-source, meaning that anyone can inspect the underlying code and even submit changes to the code that the core team of maintainers can then accept or reject.

The company behind Metamask consists of a small team of 5-10 dedicated developers. Fortunately, it is backed by Consensys, a prominent venture fund in the Ethereum space.

At this point, Metamask is completely free for users but the company has expressed that it’s contemplating adding paid premium services for heavy users.