The Tron network is being integrated into Consensys's crypto wallet MetaMask, becoming the third major non-Ethereum chain supported since MetaMask's launch in 2016.
On Tuesday, Tron DAO announced a strategic partnership with MetaMask, with the Tron (TRX) blockchain being natively integrated into the self-custody crypto wallet developed by Consensys.
Sam Elfarra, a spokesperson for the Tron DAO community, stated: "The large user base and good reputation of MetaMask make it an important gateway for decentralized applications."
Angel Gonzalez-Capizzi, MetaMask's Director of Business Development, commented on Tron’s strong influence in Asia and stated that this integration helps build bridges across regions and ecosystems.
In May, MetaMask added native support for the Solana blockchain and provided an extension for users to manage Solana SPL tokens. MetaMask also supports the BNB Smart Chain and Sei, with the remaining integrations primarily being Ethereum Layer 2 networks.
The addition of the Tron blockchain has been long-awaited, considering it is one of the top ten blockchains by market capitalization.
This collaboration may be more beneficial for Tron, as MetaMask announced a self-custody crypto card in April in partnership with Mastercard, but as of the time of writing, it is only available on a limited waiting list.
Tron gained attention after the US elections
The Tron network is benefiting from the shift in crypto regulation in the US, planning to go public in the US through a reverse merger.
In June, toy manufacturer SRM Entertainment announced it would restructure to become Tron Inc. and adopt a TRX-centric financial strategy, with Tron founder Justin Sun serving as an advisor.
After this announcement, Eric Trump, son of former US President Trump, denied involvement in the Tron listing plan but stated that he is Tron’s biggest fan and praised Justin Sun as his friend and an icon in the crypto space.
Justin Sun is one of the largest buyers of Trump’s memecoin (TRUMP) and attended the President's VIP dinner in May.
TRX continues to rise
Tron's native token TRX surged 166% after the US elections in November 2024, reaching an all-time high of $0.43, but this upward trend did not last.
This year, TRX has mostly been on an upward trend, surpassing the peak of the 2021 market cycle, with a year-to-date growth of 37%, currently trading at $0.347 on CoinGecko.
