MetaMask says its team is still considering launching a native token

According to The Block, Dan Finlay, co-founder of Ethereum wallet MetaMask, responded in an interview on the "Crypto Beat" podcast when asked if he would create a native MetaMask token, saying, "Maybe, if the token is issued, it will be directly promoted within the wallet, and users can find the link directly in the wallet." Although MetaMask currently has no specific token issuance plan, Finlay believes that token issuance is more secure under the relatively relaxed regulation of the Trump administration. He hopes to take this opportunity to break through 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 potential MASK tokens may be exploited by scammers, stating that relevant information will only be disclosed 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 announced it. In 2022, Lubin further explained the intention of issuing tokens and DAOs as part of a "progressive decentralization" plan. The DAO is described as a financing mechanism rather than a governing body, and it is explicitly stated that the token is not intended for "quick money making" and measures have been taken to prevent it from being exploited by airdrop hunters.