- MetaMask nears all-time high with over 30 million monthly active users, mirroring the cryptocurrency market’s resurgence.
- Blockaid integration by default on multiple blockchains enhances MetaMask’s security measures against malicious transactions.
In a notable trend reflective of the cryptocurrency market’s resurgence, MetaMask, a leading crypto wallet, has reported a significant uptick in its monthly active users, nearing its all-time high during the last bull market.
As of January, MetaMask’s active user base surged by 55% in just four months, leaping from 19 million in September to an impressive figure of over 30 million. This resurgence mirrors the peak period of January 2022, when MetaMask recorded 31.7 million monthly active users, coinciding with the zenith of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) prices.
Market Dynamics and MetaMask’s Growth
This growth trajectory is not isolated. The broader cryptocurrency market has witnessed a remarkable recovery, with Bitcoin doubling in price over the past six months and Ether seeing a 70% increase. MetaMask’s journey from surpassing 10 million monthly active users in August 2021 to its current status underscores the wallet’s increasing prominence in the crypto space.
MetaMask, developed by the Ethereum studio Consensys, facilitates users in self-custodying and transacting crypto through a browser extension and mobile app. Its definition of an active user encompasses anyone who interacts with the extension or app at least once within a 30-day period.
This period marks a pivotal moment for MetaMask, showcasing its resilience and adaptability in retaining and expanding its user base amidst rising competition and the evolving web3 landscape.
Enhanced Security Measures
In response to the growing concerns over web3 security, MetaMask has taken significant strides to bolster user protection. The integration of Blockaid, a web3 security tool, now activated by default on multiple blockchains, represents a critical enhancement in safeguarding users against malicious transactions.
Initially introduced in a beta phase last October, Blockaid has evolved to cover a wider array of blockchains, including Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrium, Optimism, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Linea, through both the MetaMask app and extension.
Blockaid’s innovation lies in its proactive approach to security, alerting users about potential phishing attempts, scams, and hacks. During its beta phase, Blockaid’s Ethereum alerts enabled 576,000 unique MetaMask users to prevent over 30,000 malicious transactions.
Its emphasis on user privacy, by simulating transactions without sharing real data, sets a new standard in web3 security measures.
The Road Ahead for MetaMask and Blockaid
MetaMask’s enduring appeal and its strategic focus on security through the Blockaid integration underscore the wallet’s commitment to providing a safe, user-friendly platform for navigating the web3 space. As the crypto market continues to evolve, MetaMask’s role in fostering secure and accessible crypto transactions remains paramount.
The collaboration with Blockaid, particularly founded by veterans of Israel’s “Unit 8200”, highlights the ongoing efforts to mitigate the risks of malicious activity, aiming to secure a safer environment for the mass adoption of web3 technologies.
On the other hand, the world’s largest altcoin by market capitalization, Ethereum (ETH), has shown stellar performance that outpaces Bitcoin, with its price soaring 12.35% in the last seven days, to $2,974.63. This is approaching its psychological level, $3,000. Meanwhile, BTC prices only rose less than 5% in the same period.
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