The Tron network will be integrated into Consensys' crypto wallet MetaMask, becoming the third major non-Ethereum blockchain supported since MetaMask's launch in 2016.
On Tuesday, Tron DAO announced a strategic partnership with MetaMask to natively integrate the Tron (TRX) blockchain into this self-custodial crypto wallet developed by Consensys.
"MetaMask's large user base and established reputation make it an important gateway for decentralized applications," said Sam Elfarra, a spokesperson for the Tron DAO community.
MetaMask's Director of Business Development, Angel Gonzalez-Capizzi, commented on Tron's strong influence in the Asian region, adding that this integration helps build bridges between different regions and ecosystems.
"Integrating a new network into MetaMask requires careful evaluation across security, technology, and user experience dimensions. The order of integration is not based on market capitalization rankings but rather on product readiness, security review, and alignment with user needs. Tron met these criteria at this time, which is why we are moving forward," Gonzalez-Capizzi explained to Cointelegraph.
In May, MetaMask added native support for the Solana blockchain through a new extension, allowing users to manage Solana SPL tokens. MetaMask also supports the BNB Smart Chain and Sei, with the remaining integrations primarily consisting of Ethereum Layer 2 networks.
Solana is now live on the MetaMask Extension! 🦊 pic.twitter.com/ekUY6sH2iD
Given that Tron is one of the top ten blockchains by market capitalization, the move to add the Tron blockchain should have been realized long ago.
This partnership could be a further boon for Tron, as MetaMask announced in April a collaboration with Mastercard to launch a self-custodial crypto card, although it was only available in a limited waitlist form at the time of writing.
The Tron network benefits from the shift in U.S. crypto regulation, ambitiously seeking to go public in the U.S. through a reverse merger.
In June, toy manufacturer SRM Entertainment announced it would rebrand as Tron Inc. and adopt a TRX-centered treasury strategy, with Tron founder Justin Sun serving as an advisor.
Following this announcement, Eric Trump, son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, denied involvement in Tron's public offering pursuit but stated, "I am the biggest fan of Tron," adding that he admires Justin Sun and considers him a "great friend and idol in the crypto space."
Justin Sun has been one of the largest buyers of the Trump meme coin (TRUMP) and attended the President's VIP dinner in May.
"Our decision-making process is not related to political management. It is driven by product and security priorities and user needs. That said, clearer regulatory signals from the U.S. are constructive for the digital asset industry as a whole, benefiting all networks, including Tron," Gonzalez-Capizzi added.
Tron's native token TRX surged 166% after the U.S. elections in November, reaching an all-time high of $0.43 in early December 2024, although this surge was short-lived.
According to CoinGecko data, the asset has been on a solid upward trend for most of this year, breaking through the peak of the 2021 market cycle, up 37% year-to-date, currently trading at $0.347.
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Original: “Consensys' Crypto Wallet MetaMask to Natively Integrate Tron Blockchain”
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