MetaMask, the popular Ethereum wallet and browser extension, has announced the launch of a new feature called Snaps, which allows third-party developers to create and publish plugins for the wallet. Snaps aims to enhance the user experience and functionality of MetaMask, as well as enable interoperability with other blockchains and protocols.
MetaMask Aims to the Future with Snaps
Snaps is an open-source system that lets anyone extend MetaMask’s capabilities by adding new features, such as transaction insights, notifications, and chain support. Users can install Snaps from MetaMask’s plugin store or directly from decentralized applications (dapps) that use them. Developers can also create their Snaps using MetaMask’s documentation and SDK.
According to MetaMask’s co-founder and chief ethos officer Dan Finlay, Snaps is the most significant innovation release for MetaMask in its seven-year history. He said that Snaps will allow the community to provide their solutions to the hardest problems in Web3, such as transaction safety, privacy, and scalability.
Some of the Snaps that are already available include:
- Transaction insights: This Snap provides users with more information about their transactions, such as the smart contract address, source code, and audit status. It also warns users of potential security risks and malicious contracts before they confirm a transaction.
- Chain support: This Snap enables users to access non-EVM blockchains, such as Bitcoin, Solana, Cosmos, Filecoin, and EVM Layer 2 solutions like StarkNet. Users can switch between different chains within MetaMask and interact with dapps on various platforms.
- Notifications: This Snap allows dapps to send notifications to users directly in MetaMask, such as updates, events, or alerts. Users can customize their notification preferences and manage their subscriptions.
MetaMask said that it has already engaged with more than 150 developers to broaden the array of Snaps. It also invited more developers to join the Snaps ecosystem and contribute to the innovation and growth of Web3.
