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<p class="is-style-lead">ConsenSys has launched MetaMask Snaps, a rollout that enables interoperability with multiple layer-1 blockchains, including Bitcoin and Solana. </p> 
<p>On Sept. 12, Consensys launched MetaMask <a href="https://snaps.metamask.io/" data-type="link" data-id="https://snaps.metamask.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Snaps</a> — a feature set that adds versatility to the existing <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/metamask/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/metamask/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">MetaMask wallet</a>.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Today marks a major milestone for MetaMask: we're launching MetaMask Snaps Open Beta, the first step towards our journey to create a fully permissionless ecosystem with MetaMask. 🦊<br><br>Read the 🧵for everything you need to know 👇<a href="https://t.co/DuHrwxQvi8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/DuHrwxQvi8</a></p>— MetaMask 🦊🫰 (@MetaMask) <a href="https://twitter.com/MetaMask/status/1701585470512095636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 12, 2023</a> 
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<p>MetaMask has predominantly been an Ethereum-focused platform, providing a gateway to Ethereum’s (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/ethereum/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/ethereum/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ETH</a>) blockchain and associated decentralized apps (<a href="https://crypto.news/glossary/decentralized-applications-dapps/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/glossary/decentralized-applications-dapps/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">dApps</a>).</p> 
<p>However, Snaps broaden this horizon by enabling interoperability with multiple layer-1 blockchains, such as Bitcoin (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/bitcoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BTC</a>), Solana (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/solana/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/solana/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SOL</a>), Cosmos (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/cosmos-hub/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/cosmos-hub/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ATOM</a>), and Filecoin (<a href="https://crypto.news/price/filecoin/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/filecoin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">FIL</a>), among others.</p> 
<p>The introduction of Snaps has been met with keen interest for multiple reasons. One feature is its notification API, integrated into the MetaMask browser extension. Unlike the traditional pop-ups users encounter when their wallet connects to a site, these notifications are tailored to the specific Snaps the user has installed.</p> 
<p> You might also like: <a href="https://crypto.news/metamask-is-the-most-popular-hot-wallet-coingecko-data-suggests/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> MetaMask is the most popular hot wallet, CoinGecko data suggests </a> </p> 
<p>Christian Montoya, the Senior Product Owner of MetaMask Snaps, <a href="https://x.com/MidwitMilhouse/status/1701591186765496483?s=20" data-type="link" data-id="https://x.com/MidwitMilhouse/status/1701591186765496483?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">mentioned</a> that the setup does not require sharing personal details like an email address or phone number, thus offering another layer of privacy. However, the API is not yet available for mobile push notifications.</p> 
<p>Configuring the notifications may pose a slight challenge for novice users, as it requires manual setup. On the flip side, Snaps designed for transaction insights promise a less steep learning curve. These are engineered to flag potentially malicious <a href="https://crypto.news/introduction-to-smart-contracts-the-self-executing-contract/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/introduction-to-smart-contracts-the-self-executing-contract/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">smart contracts</a> or <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/scam/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/scam/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">phishing threats</a>, effectively acting as a preemptive measure against common pitfalls in the crypto environment.</p> 
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<p>Moreover, Snaps aims to offer a broader range of functionalities, including encrypted device storage and customization of the wallet interface, as per developer documentation. All the launched Snaps are created by third-party developers and have undergone rigorous auditing by <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/consensys/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/consensys/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Consensys</a> developers.</p> 
<p>ConsenSys maintains a strict allowlist for publishing Snaps, meaning that the company must approve them. However, this centralized approach is expected to evolve into a more decentralized system. Montoya elaborated that future versions may allow smart contracts to manage the registry, enabling community participation in vetting new Snaps.</p> 
<p> Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/consensys-launches-institutional-staking-marketplace-on-metamask/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> ConsenSys launches institutional staking marketplace on MetaMask </a> </p>

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