Key Notes
- Lubin revealed that the MASK token may arrive soon.
- The crypto will be closely related to MetaMaskโs decentralized aspects.
- The community is speculating that wallet users could see a MASK airdrop in the future.
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co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin has confirmed that the long-anticipated MetaMask token, MASK, may arrive sooner than expected.
This comes just as Coinbaseโs Base, Ethereumโs most profitable Layer-2, hints at launching its own token.
This sets up a high-stakes token season for Ethereumโs most critical apps.
In a recent interview, Lubin hinted that the MASK token could drop earlier than most anticipated. He added that the new crypto is closely related to the โdecentralization of certain aspects of the MetaMask platform.โ
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin says the MetaMask token is coming and may arrive ‘sooner than you would expect’ pic.twitter.com/FQXL6PbS08
โ The Block (@TheBlock__) September 18, 2025
Rumors of a MetaMask cryptocurrency started in 2021, when Lubin tweeted โWen $MASK?โ and speculation took hold.
Andrew, ConsenSys has thousands of tokens on our balance sheet. ConsenSys is vigorously controlled by its employees, which includes me. And we are driving towards decentralization of several of our projects. Wen $MASK? Stay tuned. Wen objective journalism, ser?
โ Joseph Lubin (@ethereumJoseph) November 8, 2021
However, the team behind MetaMask denied token launch rumors earlier this year after LogX listed pre-market MASK trades. This is the first time Lubin has directly acknowledged the rollout.
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MetaMaskโs Growing Ecosystem
MetaMaskโs 30 million monthly active users make it the largest Ethereum gateway, far outpacing competitors. The wallet has rapidly expanded into payments with the MetaMask Card and even launched its own stablecoin, MetaMask USD (mUSD), now live on Ethereum mainnet and layer-2 network Linea.
Co-founder Dan Finlay previously confirmed that any token launch would be integrated directly with the wallet, guaranteeing instant visibility to millions. He also noted that todayโs โrelaxed regulatory environmentโ makes launching safer than in past years.
๐จLIVE NOW@MetaMask Co-Founder @danfinlay on the future of crypto walletshttps://t.co/TQ57FlQTj3
โ The Block (@TheBlock__) May 14, 2025
Airdrop Buzz Builds
Crypto community is already expecting that active MetaMask users, especially those who use in-wallet swaps, could be eligible for a MASK airdrop. Some are calling it โthe biggest airdrop in history.โ
We are getting metamask airdrop
what part of the cycle is this? ๐ https://t.co/S07I1PsIJu
โ Oxchuks (mainnet arc) (@_0xchuks) September 18, 2025
While details remain scarce, community expectations are sky-high. Eligibility might depend on regulatory filters like KYC or geographic restrictions, but sentiment remains bullish.
Coinbaseโs Base Token Rumors
The timing of the MASK launch is interesting. Earlier this week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed that the exchange is โexploringโ a token for Base, its fast-growing L2 network.
BaseCamp: State of Base 2025https://t.co/8RdFlH7jKw
โ Base (@base) September 15, 2025
Base, launched without a token in 2023, has already become Ethereumโs most profitable L2. The chain faces criticism from Standard Chartered for โextractingโ value from Ethereum.
If Base does introduce a token, it would join MASK in marking a new wave of Ethereum-aligned tokens.
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A crypto journalist with over 5 years of experience in the industry, Parth has worked with major media outlets in the crypto and finance world, gathering experience and expertise in the space after surviving bear and bull markets over the years. Parth is also an author of 4 self-published books.
