MetaMask adds native Bitcoin, SegWit support and multichain swaps as Consensys advances Linea, rewards and broader Bitcoin L2 ecosystem plans.
- MetaMask now supports native Bitcoin buys, transfers and swaps alongside EVM assets and Solana, with SegWit live and Taproot on the roadmap.
- Users earn MetaMask Rewards points when swapping into BTC, tied to a MASK-style incentives program aligned with Consensys’ IPO-ready Linea strategy.
- The move advances MetaMask’s multichain thesis, adding Bitcoin while the team explores L2s like Lightning, BOB, ordinals and BRC-20s to bridge EVM and non-EVM rails.
MetaMask has added native Bitcoin support to its cryptocurrency wallet platform, enabling users to purchase Bitcoin with fiat currency, transfer the asset onchain, and swap BTC with EVM-native assets and Solana tokens, according to an announcement from the company.
Metamask adds multichain capabilities
The update represents part of MetaMask’s broader multi-chain expansion strategy, following previous integrations for Solana and other non-EVM networks through plugin Snap technology. The wallet currently supports native SegWit addresses, with Taproot address compatibility planned for a future release, the company stated.
MetaMask, a unit of Ethereum development studio Consensys, has also introduced features including a Polymarket onramp, its mUSD stablecoin, and in-app perpetuals powered by Hyperliquid. Users swapping into BTC (BTC) will earn MetaMask Rewards points, which are tied to an upcoming MASK rewards program reportedly valued at over $30 million in LINEA tokens.
The expansion aligns with Consensys’s initial public offering preparations and continued development of the Ethereum Layer 2 Linea network, according to industry reports.
Earlier statements from the company indicated a focus on Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, including BOB, Lightning Network, ordinals, and BRC-20s, reflecting MetaMask’s strategy to support multiple blockchain ecosystems.
The addition of Bitcoin functionality comes as demand increases for multi-chain wallets that integrate major digital assets while enabling onchain activity and rewards programs. MetaMask’s roadmap indicates further enhancements to bridge EVM and non-EVM networks for its user base, the company said.
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