About MetaMask
MetaMask is the most popular non-custodial wallet for Ethereum and EVM networks (BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum and others). It works as a browser extension and a mobile app, opening access to DeFi, NFT and dApps. Private keys are stored only by the user.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The standard for working with DeFi and Web3
- Support for any EVM networks and tokens
- Open source, huge community
- Integration with hardware wallets
Cons
- EVM networks only (no native BTC)
- Hot wallet — less secure than a hardware one
- Beginners can easily make a mistake with the network or fee