Who will be eligible for the MetaMask airdrop?

MetaMask has long been one of the most popular tools in the crypto world. As the bridge that brought millions of users into decentralized finance (DeFi), MetaMask has grown into the industry’s leading wallet and a symbol of Web3 adoption.

Recently, following the launch of $LINEA, Joseph Lubin, CEO of ConsenSys, teased that $MASK, MetaMask’s native token, is coming “sooner than you would expect”. This statement has fueled speculation that the $MASK airdrop could become one of the largest token launches in crypto history. So the question is: Who will be eligible to receive $MASK? Let’s dive in.

What is MetaMask? 

MetaMask is a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, a tool that allows users to manage crypto assets securely while bridging the gap between traditional web browsing and blockchain interactions. At its core, it's a software wallet available as a browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, and Edge) and a mobile app (iOS and Android). Unlike centralized exchanges like Binance or Coinbase, where users don't control their private keys, MetaMask gives them full sovereignty: "Not your keys, not your crypto”.    

Today, MetaMask supports more than 100 blockchains, including Ethereum, Base, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Arbitrum, Optimism,...and even non-EVM chains like Solana and Bitcoin through recent API expansions. This multi-chain compatibility has made it indispensable for DeFi enthusiasts, NFT collectors, and developers building dApps.  

By September 2025, MetaMask boasts over 30 million monthly active users and processes billions of dollars in annual transaction volume, securing its status as one of the most critical wallets in crypto.

Why does MetaMask hint about a token right now? 

Three years ago, at ETHDenver, Joseph Lubin addressed speculation around a MetaMask token:

"It's not something that we're going to wing and it's also not something where we're going to put our project in jeopardy of either regulators or give governance to 'airdrop farmers' or something like that."

This shows that ConsenSys always viewed $MASK as a strategic step, not just a short-term hype tool. The long silence also indicates that MetaMask wants to ensure the token goes to the most deserving users.

Regulatory Timing 

Why didn’t MetaMask announce $MASK in 2022 or 2023, but instead in 2025? The answer lies in the regulatory context. After all, ConsenSys has long been viewed as a traditional U.S based company, and back then U.S. regulations under SEC Chairman, Gary Gensler were hostile. Today, with friendlier policies after Gensler’s resignation and a pro-crypto administration, both $LINEA and $MASK have room to move forward, along with projects like Base ($BASE).   

The Airdrop Angle

As Joseph Lubin mentioned, MetaMask does not want to hand govenance to “airdrop farmers.” Instead, it aims to reward real users who actively supported the product. 

However, the precedent set by $LINEA's launch could trigger a wave of $MASK airdrop "farming", MetaMask may want to take advantage of the FOMO effect from the community. Thereby, MetaMask can scaling base of users and increasing trading volume on the product.

To counter sybil, MetaMask may choose a cutoff date (before public announcements) so only early supporters get more benefit. That may explain Lubin’s teaser that $MASK is coming “sooner than you would expect”, designed to catch farmers off guard.

Why does MetaMask need $MASK? 

The $MASK token could unlock multiple benefits:

• Decentralized Governance: $MASK holders may vote on decisions such as chain integrations, feature upgrades, and swap fee adjustments (currently 0.875%). This mirrors $UNI’s role in Uniswap governance.
• Community Rewards: With 100M+ users, an airdrop would reward early adopters and boost loyalty. Campaigns like MetaMask Missions (July–August 2025) that encouraged swaps, bridging, and staking could form the eligibility basis.
• Utility and Economics: $MASK could reduce swap/bridge fees, offer LP rewards, or integrate into MetaMask Card payments. It may also unlock premium services like advanced analytics.
• Liquidity and Ecosystem Growth: A token would fund liquidity pools on DEXs like Uniswap and support developer grants for dApps on Linea.
• Competitive Edge: With competitors like Trust Wallet and Coinbase Wallet, $MASK would help MetaMask retain users and attract developers for future features such as AI integration or Bitcoin/Solana native support.

Note: These utilities are speculative and subject to official confirmation.

In summary, $MASK is not merely a financial instrument but also a powerful catalyst for MetaMask’s decentralization journey. It represents a way to reward loyal users while positioning MetaMask at the forefront of the Web3 wallet race. The question now is: who will actually be eligible for this airdrop?

Who will be eligible for the MetaMask airdrop? 

Although MetaMask has not officially announced criteria, on-chain data and Joseph Lubin’s statements point to several likely groups:

MetaMask Swap Users 

Swap is one of the core features of MetaMask. According to Dune Analytics, ~4.6M wallets used Swaps, but only ~10K wallets executed more than 100 swaps. High volume users (especially on Ethereum, Linea, and Base) or those with diverse token activity are likely to receive higher allocations.

MetaMask Bridge Users 

The Bridge Aggregator allows cross-chain transfers between EVM and some non-EVM chains. Because bridge transactions cost more gas and are less common, they strongly signal genuine engagement.

$LINEA Holders  

Joseph Lubin himself hinted that $LINEA holders might benefit. Long-term $LINEA hodlers, especially those actively using Linea dApps, could see larger $MASK allocations.

In this tweet, there is only one question left open, is the “token landing in your wallet” he mentioned $MASK?

mUSD & MetaMask Card Holders

MetaMask launched its own stablecoin, mUSD, on Ethereum and Linea, integrated with MetaMask Card payments. Users holding mUSD or using the card may qualify, since this targets mainstream adoption. 

MetaMask Missions Participants

Those who joined the July–August 2025 Missions campaign (earning points via swap, bridge, and staking) are highly likely to be rewarded. These points provide a transparent measure of loyalty and usage.

Developer & Builder on Linea

dApp developers, contract deployers, and builders contributing to Linea could receive allocations through grants. Factors like gas spent, number of transactions, and cross-chain interactions may influence rewards.

Possible Bonus Criteria

Drawing from past airdrops, additional factors could increase allocations:

• High swap and bridge volume on Linea and Ethereum
• OG wallets (older creation dates, showing long-term activity)
• Proof of Humanity or anti-Sybil verification
• Number of contract interactions
• Number of transactions on Linea

Note: These criteria are speculative and subject to official confirmation.

Conclusion 

MetaMask’s upcoming airdrop could mark a turning point in Web3 adoption. With over 100M users, $MASK might become the largest airdrop in history. While exact criteria remain undisclosed, consistent, organic engagement across swaps, bridging, $LINEA holders, and Missions campaigns are the strongest signals.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only, not investment advice, and Whales Market is not responsible for any of your investment decisions.

FAQs 

Q1: What is MetaMask?

MetaMask is a non-custodial, multi-chain crypto wallet available on desktop and mobile, allowing secure asset management and dApp interaction.

Q2: When will $MASK launch?

No official date has been announced, but ConsenSys has confirmed it is coming “sooner than expected.”

Q3: Will MetaMask do an airdrop?

An airdrop has not been officially confirmed, but speculation is strong given MetaMask’s user base.

Q4: What is the price of $MASK today?

$MASK does not yet have an official market price since it has not been listed. However, you will soon be able to trade it on the leading pre-market platform, Whales Market. Here, you can buy more $MASK or sell to take profit before it is officially listed on CEXs like Binance or Bybit.

Q5: What is the $MASK pre-market price?

As of September 25th 2025, $MASK does not yet have a pre-market price. However, you will soon be able to trade it on Whales Market.

Q6: What is the $MASK tokenomics?

There is no official information from the MetaMask team regarding tokenomics yet. Please follow the official MetaMask channels for future updates.