Cryptocurrency Q&A Why doesn't MetaMask support Bitcoin?

Why doesn't MetaMask support Bitcoin?

Alessandro Alessandro Mon Dec 23 2024 | 6 answers 1231
I'm wondering why MetaMask, a popular Ethereum wallet, doesn't support Bitcoin. With the rising popularity of Bitcoin and its growing ecosystem, it seems like a missed opportunity for MetaMask not to integrate it. Why doesn't MetaMask support Bitcoin?

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SamsungShiningStar SamsungShiningStar Wed Dec 25 2024
MetaMask has been tailored specifically for Ethereum-based assets.

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Stefano Stefano Wed Dec 25 2024
This includes ERC-20 tokens and other cryptocurrencies that are compatible with the Ethereum network.

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Valentina Valentina Tue Dec 24 2024
Users should be aware that Bitcoin operates on an entirely separate blockchain from Ethereum.

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DondaejiDelightfulCharmingSmile DondaejiDelightfulCharmingSmile Tue Dec 24 2024
Consequently, trying to send or store Bitcoin in a MetaMask wallet could result in significant issues.

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CosmicWave CosmicWave Tue Dec 24 2024
In fact, attempting to do so might lead to the permanent loss of your Bitcoin.

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