MetaMask Chrome Extension: Still the Go-To Wallet in 2025? MetaMask has been the wallet of choice for years, especially among Ethereum users but that dominance is being challenged. Higher swap fees, growing security concerns, and feature-packed alternatives are pushing some users to reconsider. So, does MetaMask still deserve its reputation in 2025? Or are we all just using it out of habit? Let’s take a closer look. What Is MetaMask, and Why Has It Stayed So Popular? At its core, MetaMask is a non-custodial crypto wallet , meaning you not some company control your private keys. It works as both a browser extension (with Chrome being the most common, hence the typo-heavy searches for "metamask crome") and a mobile app. Despite newer tools, it's still the wallet most people think of when logging into a dApp. You can use MetaMask to: Store Ethereum, ERC-20 tokens, and NFTs Connect directly to Web3 platforms like Uniswap, Aave, and OpenSea Swap assets (for a 0.875% fe...