Metamask

    What is MetaMask?

    Developed by ConsenSys and operational since 2016, MetaMask is the most popular self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet globally. Token storage, swaps, NFT management, dapp connections, and perpetual futures trading across Ethereum and compatible networks are all supported. Additionally, users of the MetaMask Card can use cryptocurrency for regular purchases.

    With backers including SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Temasek, ParaFi Capital, Microsoft, and Coinbase Ventures, ConsenSys has raised a total of $725 million, including a $450 million Series D in March 2022.

    Alongside perpetuals trading, MetaMask introduced its first official on-chain rewards program in October 2025. The CEO hinted at a future native $MASK token, saying it would arrive “sooner than expected.”

    MetaMask Airdrop Details

    There has been no official announcement about a native $MASK token’s eligibility requirements, distribution method, or timeline. The existing Rewards program accumulates user points, widely interpreted as retroactive airdrop positioning. The airdrop should be treated as speculative.

    MetaMask Rewards Season 1 ran from October 28, 2025, to January 23, 2026. It gave out $LINEA tokens (from a >$30M allocation) based on user points, as well as exclusive Otherside NFTs (MetaMask × Yuga Labs) and perks like a free MetaMask Metal Card for top-level users. As of March 2026, the $LINEA claim window is closed. Season 2 is “coming soon,” and points from Season 1 will carry over.

    The most recent update says that the Season 1 $LINEA claim window closed around March 9–10, 2026. It hasn’t started yet for Season 2, so now is the time to get points.

    How to Participate in the MetaMask Rewards Airdrop

    Step 1: Update MetaMask Mobile to v7.57 or Later

    Download or update MetaMask Mobile from the App Store or Google Play. The Rewards program is only accessible through the mobile app.

    Step 2: Opt In via the Rewards Tab

    To get to the Rewards tab, open the app and tap on the bottom navigation menu. To opt in, follow the steps. If you already have an account and did any swap or bridge activity before October 15, 2025, you will automatically get up to 50,000 bonus points (250 points for every $1,250 in qualifying volume).

    Step 3: Swap Tokens to Earn Points

    You can use MetaMask’s built-in swap feature on any network that supports it. Every swap gives you points that are automatically added to the Rewards tab. Consistency matters more than transaction size — regular swapping accumulates points across seasons.

    Step 4: Trade Perpetuals or Prediction Markets

    Open the app’s trading section and trade perpetual futures. Points are given for opening, closing, setting take-profit, or setting stop-loss orders.

    Step 5: Refer Friends for Ongoing Points

    From the Rewards tab, share your referral code. When new users sign up with your code, they get a 250-point bonus. You get 10 points for every 50 points your referrals earn through trading, which means that active referrals are a way to earn points over time.

    Step 6: Spend with the MetaMask Card (Optional)

    If you have the MetaMask Card, you can earn extra points by spending crypto with the card. The card is only available in limited quantities right now. Check the Rewards tab to see if you qualify.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How Do I Earn MetaMask Rewards Points?

    You can earn points by trading perpetuals, swapping tokens, spending money with the MetaMask Card, and bringing in new users. The Rewards tab in MetaMask Mobile keeps track of all activity automatically.

    Do My Season 1 Points Carry Over to Season 2?

    Yes. MetaMask has confirmed that points carry over from one season to the next. This means that points earned in Season 1 will count toward levels and rewards in Season 2.

    Is the MetaMask Rewards Program Free to Join?

    You don’t have to pay to opt in. But to earn real points, you have to do things on the blockchain, like swaps and trades, which cost gas and transaction fees. You don’t have to stake or deposit anything to join.

    Conclusion

    The MetaMask Rewards program is the best way to get ready for a future distribution of $MASK tokens. In Season 1, active users got $LINEA allocations and special NFTs. In Season 2, new rewards are expected to be added, and points will carry over. The best thing to do is to sign up now and keep trading and swapping regularly until Season 2 starts.

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