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MetaMask

The default Ethereum wallet. 30M+ users. Old but still the industry standard.

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Browser extension + mobile app wallet for Ethereum, L2s, and EVM chains. Supports tokens, NFTs, swap, staking. The wallet most dApps list first.

Setup checklist (30 min)

  1. Install ONLY from metamask.io (not from Google search — ads are fake)
  2. Create wallet → write 12-word seed phrase on PAPER (not screenshot)
  3. Store seed phrase in fireproof safe + a copy at a trusted relative
  4. Set browser extension to 'never save password'
  5. Disable password auto-fill for web3 sites
  6. Add Rabby as secondary (see below)

Why you might add Rabby

MetaMask doesn't simulate transactions before signing. Rabby does. Running both = cross-check malicious approvals. Many users keep MetaMask as primary for compatibility + Rabby for security review.

Pros

  • Near-universal dApp compatibility
  • Owned by ConsenSys (not an exchange)
  • Large user base = well-tested
  • Hardware wallet support

Cons

  • No transaction simulation (dangerous for phishing)
  • Spammy token display by default
  • Fiat onramp expensive
  • Occasional scaremongering pop-ups