MetaMask
MetaMask • Self-Custody Software

MetaMask

4.7 / 5.0 (Moniest Score)
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Verified • Self-Custody Software • Checked Sep 2026
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Interest / Fee Rate Software: Free (Network Gas Only) Standard
Limits / Amounts Flexible Min: Zero
Tenor / Duration Ongoing Flexible repayment
Disbursement Speed Instant Self-Custody Direct to account

Key Advantages (Pros)

  • Universal Web3 dApp standard compatibility
  • Complete self-custody with local key encryption
  • Support for custom RPC networks and hardware wallet pairing

Considerations & Limits (Cons)

  • Historically focused on EVM (Bitcoin requires third-party Snaps)
  • In-app swap aggregation incurs a 0.875% service fee
Moniest Research Verdict

Our In-Depth Evaluation

Connect to DeFi, NFT marketplaces, and Web3 applications across Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, BNB Chain, and Linea.
Best suited for: General everyday use Read Rating Methodology

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