On September 19th, Consensys CEO Joe Lubin greeted everyone: MetaMask might issue a token, and "earlier than you think!" This statement made the crypto community restless—after all, MetaMask is like the "WeChat Wallet" of the cryptocurrency world, and if it issues a token, it's not a small matter.
In fact, this has been rumored for several years, and MetaMask has been holding back. The team used to deny repeatedly: "Don't rush, wait a bit!" But now it seems they might finally feel the timing is right. It's like when your mom says, "If you do well on your exam, I'll take you out to play," and you wait three years—now it's finally about to be fulfilled!
As one of the most popular decentralized wallets currently, MetaMask has a huge user base. Many people buy their first NFT or engage in DeFi using it. Once a token is issued, it will likely be used to reward old users, offset transaction fees (Gas fees), participate in voting decisions, or unlock some advanced features. It's like supermarket points: the more you use it, the more benefits you get, binding you even tighter.
However, it also has its troubles. There are more and more new wallets on the market, some of which operate more smoothly and others that are more convenient for cross-chain transactions, and users don't necessarily have to use it. Additionally, the company has recently been laying off employees and has had some minor frictions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is quite a bit of pressure. So issuing a token to engage the community makes sense.
✨Here are a few suggestions for users who still want to participate:
1. Interact more with the MetaMask wallet, including transfers, cross-chain, and Swap features.
2. Keep a little balance in the MetaMask wallet, such as 100U, to avoid losing eligibility when checking for witches.
3. The Base chain is also about to issue a token, so you can combine it with the Base chain for some activity.
4. Pay attention to usage frequency; since a token is about to be issued, make sure to use it at least once a week to increase transaction records.
