Introduction
- A crypto wallet used to store, send, receive, and manage digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
- Also acts as a bridge between browser/app and blockchain networks.
In simple terms
- A wallet (like a bank account for crypto)
- A login tool for blockchain apps (no username/password needed)
- A transaction signer (you approve actions like sending crypto or interacting with smart contracts)
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Crypto is stored on the blockchain, and publicly recorded in a distributed ledger.
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What MetaMask does
- Stores private keys (proof of ownership, the ownership of crypto)
- Manages multiple accounts
- Sends/receives tokens like ETH, ERC-20 tokens, …
- Connects to dApps
- Approve transactions securely
How it works
- Install MetaMask