MetaMask wallet launched multichain accounts letting one account manage EVM, Solana and, soon, Bitcoin addresses, the platform and reporting said on 28 October 2025.
What does this multichain flexibility affect Metamask users?
The feature shifts MetaMask from a one-account-one-address model to a single account that can hold multiple addresses across networks. Existing EVM and Solana addresses remain accessible and are paired chronologically; the multichain account becomes the default in recent rollouts.
MetaMask described the user benefit as “This means fewer accounts to manage, less switching back and forth, and easier cross-network activities,” reflecting the platform’s aim to cut friction for cross-chain activity. In brief, the update centralises account management and preserves recovery continuity while reducing UI switching for users.
How does the BIP-44 recovery phrase work across chains?
The multichain accounts use BIP-44 derivation paths to generate and organise multiple accounts from a single recovery phrase, which helps maintain predictable account indexes when moving between clients. Security teams stress that consistent derivation mapping is essential to avoid address collisions and user confusion when mixing account-based and UTXO chains.
Experts recommend verifying seed restoration on a secondary device before large transfers; institutional custody setups often audit derivation mappings as a standard practice.
MetaMask goes multichain to support Solana and bitcoin
MetaMask currently supports EVM chains and Solana addresses in the new multichain model and has said Bitcoin address support is planned. Native Bitcoin integration requires reconciling UTXO address standards with account-based keys and adjusting UX for coin-type handling.
MASK token rumors
Hardware wallet limitations remain material: many devices expose limited derivation paths, so full Solana or Bitcoin support can require firmware updates and vendor coordination. Tip: confirm device firmware and derivation-path compatibility before migrating significant balances.
Consensys co-founder Joe Lubin has said the MASK token could come “sooner than you would expect,” a remark reported by The Block that has amplified market attention.
Source: https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/10/28/metamask-multichain-evm-solana-bitcoin/
