MetaMask’s native Bitcoin push deepens multichain pivot with Linea rewards twist

2025-12-23 08:00:01

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MetaMask adds native Bitcoin, SegWit support and multichain swaps as Consensys advances Linea, rewards and broader Bitcoin L2 ecosystem plans.

MetaMask now supports native Bitcoin buys, transfers and swaps alongside EVM assets and Solana, with SegWit live and Taproot on the roadmap.
Users earn MetaMask Rewards points when swapping into BTC, tied to a MASK-style incentives program aligned with Consensys’ IPO-ready Linea strategy.
The move advances MetaMask’s multichain thesis, adding Bitcoin while the team explores L2s like Lightning, BOB, ordinals and BRC-20s to bridge EVM and non-EVM rails.

MetaMask has added native Bitcoin support to its cryptocurrency wallet platform, enabling users to purchase Bitcoin with fiat currency, transfer the asset onchain, and swap BTC with EVM-native assets and Solana tokens, according to an announcement from the company.

Metamask adds multichain capabilities

The update represents part of MetaMask’s broader multi-chain expansion strategy, following previous integrations for Solana and other non-EVM networks through plugin Snap technology. The wallet currently supports native SegWit addresses, with Taproot address compatibility planned for a future release, the company stated.

MetaMask, a unit of Ethereum development studio Consensys, has also introduced features including a Polymarket onramp, its mUSD stablecoin, and in-app perpetuals powered by Hyperliquid. Users swapping into BTC (BTC) will earn MetaMask Rewards points, which are tied to an upcoming MASK rewards program reportedly valued at over $30 million in LINEA tokens.

The expansion aligns with Consensys’s initial public offering preparations and continued development of the Ethereum Layer 2 Linea network, according to industry reports.

Earlier statements from the company indicated a focus on Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, including BOB, Lightning Network, ordinals, and BRC-20s, reflecting MetaMask’s strategy to support multiple blockchain ecosystems.

The addition of Bitcoin functionality comes as demand increases for multi-chain wallets that integrate major digital assets while enabling onchain activity and rewards programs. MetaMask’s roadmap indicates further enhancements to bridge EVM and non-EVM networks for its user base, the company said.

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