Review on MetaMask by Gabriel Medina
Metamask the Ethereum browser in a plugin
Metamask is a cryptocurrency wallet that can be used in your browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Brave. It also works as a browser extension, which means that it bridges the gap between normal browsers and the Ethereum blockchain. This wallet is used to store Ethere keys and ERC20 tokens in three different web browsers. Users will be able to navigate the Ethereum blockchain from a common browser.
To date, Metamask has proven to be quite safe. It has not suffered any damage or attacks that have resulted in theft of cryptocurrencies by hackers. It also has the solid support of a community of developers who update their source code to the minimum error they detect.
In conclusion, it is a great wallet, very complete, it allows an infinity of tokens, recommended and safe.
Pros
- Open source platform for which it can be reviewed, updated and improved by the developer community.
- HD settings help users to back up their accounts through seed phrases.
- It allows any ERC20 token to be held in the same wallet.
- Good customer service, with an explanatory video and a good detailed support page.
- Once configured, it is very easy to use since its interface is very simple.
Cons
- The fact that it is a browser extension means that browsers can track all MetaMask activity
- You run the risk of receiving hacking or phishing attacks, something that does not happen with ‘offline’ wallets such as physical wallets, for example.
