MetaMask Adds Solana Support to Browser Extension, Mobile Integration Coming Soon

MetaMask, the world’s most widely used crypto wallet, has taken a major step beyond its Ethereum roots. On Tuesday, May 27, the platform officially added support for the Solana network to its web browser extension—marking the end of its long-standing Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) exclusivity.

With this move, MetaMask users can now hold, transfer, and manage Solana (SOL) and Solana-based tokens directly in their existing wallets—without needing a separate platform.

While the integration is currently limited to MetaMask’s browser extension, mobile users won’t have to wait long. According to the company, support for Solana on the MetaMask mobile app will roll out “in a few weeks.”

“Solana is just the start,” MetaMask stated in its announcement. “We’ll be adding more non-EVM networks over the coming months, to make wallet juggling a thing of the past. One wallet, one interface, every network.”

The move is part of MetaMask’s larger mission to simplify crypto wallet management. Until now, users operating across ecosystems like Ethereum and Solana were forced to manage multiple wallets to handle their assets. By consolidating non-EVM chains into one unified interface, MetaMask aims to eliminate that fragmentation.

Despite the update, MetaMask faces competition in Solana’s home turf. Phantom, the dominant Solana-native wallet, already supports a wide range of chains including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, and Base. However, MetaMask is betting on its security-first design to attract users managing assets across different ecosystems.

Among its standout features are real-time phishing alerts, malicious dApp detection, and transaction simulations—all aimed at protecting users from common threats. The company also emphasizes that it has never experienced a protocol-level security breach in either its browser extension or mobile app.

Still, user-side vulnerabilities remain a challenge. In 2023, MetaMask users were targeted with phishing emails after attackers compromised Namecheap’s infrastructure—a reminder that while wallet providers can secure their platforms, users must stay vigilant.