PANews reported on May 15th that according to The Block, when asked about creating a native MetaMask token during a "Crypto Beat" podcast interview, MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay responded: "Maybe, if a 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 plans, Finlay believes that token issuance would be safer under the relatively relaxed regulation of the Trump administration. He hopes to break through boundaries and set a precedent. Finlay pointed out that securities law remains securities law, and many projects may still be operating in a "gray area". He also expressed concerns that potential MASK tokens could be exploited by scammers, stating that related information would only be published within the wallet and on the official website.
Since 2021, MetaMask has been discussing the issuance of a tentatively named MASK token, and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin had previously previewed this. In 2022, Lubin further explained the intent of token issuance and DAO as part of a "progressive decentralization" plan. The DAO was described as a financing mechanism rather than a governance institution, and it was explicitly stated that the token is not intended for "quick money-grabbing" and measures were taken to prevent exploitation by airdrop hunters.
