Key Highlights:
- Joseph Lubin says the long-awaited MASK token is on the way
- Consensys expands decentralization efforts with MetaMask and Linea
- Crypto community awaits one of Ethereum’s most anticipated tokens
Joseph Lubin confirms MASK token for MetaMask
Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin has confirmed that the long-awaited MASK token, the native token for MetaMask, will launch soon. The announcement has been one of the most anticipated developments in the crypto community.
“The MASK token is on the way — it might appear sooner than you expect,” Lubin said in an interview with The Crypto Beat podcast.
Joe Lubin (bottom right) speaking on The Block podcast. Source: X
He explained that the launch is directly linked to the decentralization of core aspects of the MetaMask platform.
The road to MetaMask’s native token
The idea of giving MetaMask its own token has been circulating since 2021. At that time, MetaMask engineer Erik Marks proposed introducing public ownership of the wallet through the launch of a token.
Since then, crypto users have closely followed every update on the potential rollout.
Consensys has long positioned itself as a supporter of Ethereum’s progressive decentralization. The company uses its key products — MetaMask, Infura, and Linea to ensure that decentralization remains central to the ecosystem’s growth.
Consensys pushes forward with Linea
In August, Consensys’ Ethereum Layer 2 project Linea launched its own native token. The token generation event distributed over 9.36 billion LINEA to eligible wallets.
“With the token launch, we have the opportunity to do some significant things.”
Consensys kept a modest 15% of the supply, while distributing the majority to developers, liquidity providers, and users to strengthen both Linea and Ethereum adoption.
What comes next for MASK
Lubin’s confirmation of the MASK token, combined with the successful launch of Linea, underscores Consensys’ determination to expand its decentralization strategy.
The only question that remains is when MetaMask users will finally be able to claim one of the most anticipated tokens in the Ethereum ecosystem.
