{"id":18508,"date":"2025-12-23T07:56:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T07:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/metamasks-native-bitcoin-push-deepens-multichain-pivot-with-linea-rewards-twist\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T07:56:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T07:56:39","slug":"metamasks-native-bitcoin-push-deepens-multichain-pivot-with-linea-rewards-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/metamasks-native-bitcoin-push-deepens-multichain-pivot-with-linea-rewards-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"MetaMask\u2019s native Bitcoin push deepens multichain pivot with Linea rewards twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">MetaMask adds native Bitcoin, SegWit support and multichain swaps as Consensys advances Linea, rewards and broader Bitcoin L2 ecosystem plans.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MetaMask now supports native Bitcoin buys, transfers and swaps alongside EVM assets and Solana, with SegWit live and Taproot on the roadmap.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Users earn MetaMask Rewards points when swapping into BTC, tied to a MASK-style incentives program aligned with Consensys\u2019 IPO-ready Linea strategy.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>The move advances MetaMask\u2019s multichain thesis, adding Bitcoin while the team explores L2s like Lightning, BOB, ordinals and BRC-20s to bridge EVM and non-EVM rails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>MetaMask has added native Bitcoin support to its cryptocurrency wallet platform, enabling users to purchase Bitcoin with fiat currency, transfer the asset onchain, and swap BTC with EVM-native assets and Solana tokens, according to an announcement from the company.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metamask adds multichain capabilities<\/h2>\n<p>The update represents part of MetaMask\u2019s broader multi-chain expansion strategy, following previous integrations for Solana and other non-EVM networks through plugin Snap technology. The wallet currently supports native SegWit addresses, with Taproot address compatibility planned for a future release, the company stated.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<p>MetaMask, a unit of Ethereum development studio Consensys, has also introduced features including a Polymarket onramp, its mUSD stablecoin, and in-app perpetuals powered by Hyperliquid. Users swapping into BTC (BTC) will earn MetaMask Rewards points, which are tied to an upcoming MASK rewards program reportedly valued at over $30 million in LINEA tokens.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion aligns with Consensys\u2019s initial public offering preparations and continued development of the Ethereum Layer 2 Linea network, according to industry reports.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier statements from the company indicated a focus on Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, including BOB, Lightning Network, ordinals, and BRC-20s, reflecting MetaMask\u2019s strategy to support multiple blockchain ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of Bitcoin functionality comes as demand increases for multi-chain wallets that integrate major digital assets while enabling onchain activity and rewards programs. MetaMask\u2019s roadmap indicates further enhancements to bridge EVM and non-EVM networks for its user base, the company said.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MetaMask adds native Bitcoin, SegWit support and multichain swaps as Consensys advances Linea, rewards and broader Bitcoin L2 ecosystem plans. 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