Review on MetaMask by Neon Matthew
Its too easily compromised and is hindered by an extremely laggy interface
Only Facts
- Instead of me griping about the security risks and annoyances, I will state simply facts of the pros and the cons. You can decide after given the facts rather than a biased opionion from 3 years of experience.
Cons:
- MetaMask requires users to trust the developers of the extension to handle their digital assets securely.
- MetaMask is vulnerable to the security risks associated with browser extensions, such as phishing attacks and malware.
- MetaMask stores users' private keys in the browser, which means they are vulnerable to being accessed by malicious actors if the user's computer is compromised.
- MetaMask does not offer the same level of security as hardware wallets, which store users' private keys on a separate, offline device.
- MetaMask does not support all cryptocurrencies and may not be suitable for users who want to store and manage a wide range of digital assets
Pros:
- MetaMask is an easy-to-use browser extension that allows users to manage their Ethereum and other ERC-20 tokens directly in their browser.
- MetaMask provides a secure and convenient way to access decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum network.
- MetaMask supports secure key recovery, allowing users to recover their wallets in the event that they lose access to their private keys.
- MetaMask integrates seamlessly with popular Ethereum-based services, such as decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces.
Pros
- Simple and integrates with most dapps through the browser
Cons
- highly exposed to phishing attacks and authorization vulnerabilities
