MetaMask for DeFi and Web3: what it really does, where it breaks, and how to choose the right download
Misconception first: many users assume MetaMask is just a browser «wallet» that passively stores tokens. That simplification misses the wallet’s role as an active protocol agent — it mediates keys, signs transactions, negotiates trade quotes, routes approvals, and can be extended by third-party code. Treating MetaMask as only a passive vault leads people to underestimate …
