Users of Solana may now access the network through a MetaMask wallet.
MetaMask announced on Tuesday that its Solana integration was live, meaning that users can now transact on the second largest smart-contract platform and interact with Solana-based applications through the wallet.
“Let’s be honest. Managing wallets across MetaMask and Solana used to be a bit of an ordeal. But no more,” the blog post said. “With the latest version of MetaMask Extension, you can use Solana natively. Right alongside your Ethereum accounts, all in one interface.”
The integration is currently only available on desktop, but is slated to go live on the MetaMask mobile app in the coming weeks, according to the announcement.
MetaMask is the Ethereum network’s most-used browser wallet, boasting over 100 million annual users. While the wallet has supported various other networks, Solana marks a significant milestone as the first non-EVM network—meaning it does not utilize Ethereum’s computation engine—to be integrated. The blog post emphasized that other non-EVM networks would soon follow.
This integration simplifies the user experience for those who are already navigating between Ethereum and Solana, advancing MetaMask’s commitment to enhancing cross-chain accessibility. As the decentralized finance landscape continues to evolve, the ability to interact with multiple blockchain networks from a single interface represents a major leap forward in usability.
