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MetaMask: Now Playing Nice with Tron

Friday, January 16, 2026
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MetaMask, the popular crypto wallet, has just added Tron to its list of supported networks. This is a big deal because MetaMask started as an Ethereum-only wallet. But now, it's branching out.

Key Features

  • Manage Tron-based digital assets directly from MetaMask.
  • Interact with Tron apps seamlessly.
  • Swap between networks: Tron, Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin.

A Milestone for MetaMask

MetaMask's product manager, Rizvi Haider, said this is a big milestone. He believes this move brings MetaMask closer to being a universal gateway to the decentralized economy.

Why Tron Matters

  • 3 million daily active wallets on Tron.
  • $81 billion worth of Tether's USDT issued on Tron, almost as much as Ethereum's $85 billion.

MetaMask's Expansion Beyond Ethereum

  • Added Bitcoin support in December.
  • Shows commitment to multi-blockchain support.

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