MetaMask extension

MetaMask injects a global API into websites visited by its users at window. ethereum . This API allows websites to request users’ Ethereum accounts, read data from blockchains the user is connected to, and suggest that the user sign messages and transactions.

Now comes the main question- How safe is MetaMask? Indeed, there have not been any major hacking incidents on MetaMask , and it is backed by the hierarchical deterministic settings and a large community of users and developers who are constantly reviewing and updating their source code.

Once you are at the Chrome web store, just click on “Add to Chrome ” to add the MetaMask extension into your browser. Then click on “Add Extension” and immediately you will see the icon of MetaMask on the right part of the navbar navigation of your Chrome browser. Figure 2. MetaMask is added to Chrome.