PANews May 15 news, according to The Block, Dan Finlay, co-founder of the Ethereum wallet MetaMask, responded in an interview on the "Crypto Beat" podcast when asked whether a native MetaMask token would be created, saying, "Maybe, if a token is issued, it will be directly promoted within the wallet, and users can find the link directly in the wallet." Although there are currently no specific plans for a MetaMask token issuance, Finlay believes that under the relatively lenient regulations of the Trump administration, the safety of token issuance is higher. He hopes to take this opportunity to break boundaries and set a precedent. Finlay pointed out that securities law is still securities law, and many projects may still operate in a "gray area." He is also concerned that a potential MASK token could be exploited by scammers and stated that relevant information would only be published within the wallet and on the official website.
Since 2021, MetaMask has been discussing the issuance of a token tentatively named MASK, and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin has also previously hinted at it. In 2022, Lubin further explained the intention behind issuing the token and DAO as part of a "progressive decentralization" plan. This DAO is described as a financing mechanism rather than a governance body, and it clearly states that the token is not intended for "quick money grabs," and measures have been taken to prevent exploitation by airdrop hunters.
