MetaMask Prepares for Decentralization with Native Token
Joseph Lubin, Ethereum co-founder and CEO of Consensys, has confirmed that the widely used crypto wallet MetaMask will soon introduce its own native token, MASK. He revealed the news in an interview on The Crypto Beat podcast.
“The MASK token is coming — probably sooner than you expect,” Lubin said, highlighting that the asset will play a key role in MetaMask’s decentralization strategy.
The idea of issuing a token for MetaMask has been under discussion since 2021, when MetaMask engineer Eric Marks first suggested a “community ownership” model through a native asset. In May 2025, MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay also noted that, if launched, users would be able to access the token directly within the wallet — though at that time, the decision had not yet been finalized.
Linea as a Precedent for MASK
Consensys has already tested similar approaches. Earlier, the company conducted a token generation event for its Ethereum L2 solution Linea, releasing more than 9.36 billion LINEA tokens. Only 15% were retained by the company, while the majority were allocated to developers, liquidity, and incentives to boost adoption of both Linea and Ethereum.
Lubin emphasized that this model allowed Consensys to expand its community and strengthen engagement. A similar distribution strategy is likely to be applied to MASK, aiming to maximize MetaMask user involvement.
MetaMask Expands Its Ecosystem
In August 2025, MetaMask announced the launch of its own stablecoin, MetaMask USD (mUSD), and integrated it into the wallet the following month. These steps demonstrate a gradual move toward building a self-sustaining ecosystem, with the MASK token expected to become another cornerstone of that vision.
