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MetaMask login account, we can say that it is an account that you create on MetaMask to enjoy the exclusive services offered by it.

Guide to MetaMask Mobile Application

Introduction

Have you been in the cryptocurrency space for a while now? If yes, you have probably heard about how several centralized exchanges such as Celsius, Voyager, and Vauld suspended usersโ€™ assets (crypto). Usersโ€™ assets were stuck in these exchanges, preventing them from withdrawing their assets. Highlighting one of the most prominent disadvantages of centralized companies, the question arises, how are you supposed to keep your digital assets safe when the companies have control over them?

โ€œNot your keys, not your cryptoโ€ is a familiar phrase in the cryptocurrency world, and it refers to your walletโ€™s private keys. Centralization means the exchange has control over the assets. Decentralization is the complete opposite, hence the name. You have authority control over your keys and hence your assets.

Turning back to the question concerning how one is supposed to keep funds safe. Well, crypto wallets are the solution. These wallets are decentralized applications where users can securely store their assets. Users may also interact with decentralized applications or dapps, which as apps built on a blockchain. Via the wallet, users can also send, receive and buy other types of digital assets such as NFTs, coins, and tokens. These wallets are available in many formats like hot wallets, cold wallets, paper wallets, web wallets, and many others. This guide, however, focuses on MetaMask. MetaMask is a mobile and web crypto wallet, but our focal point is the mobile wallet variation. The mobile wallet is available to download on both iOS and Android devices.

What is MetaMask?

Developed by ConsenSys in 2016, MetaMask is a crypto wallet where users can send, receive, swap, store, and buy their digital assets easily and securely. Initially, MetaMask was designed to support only the Ethereum blockchain but has since evolved to sustain other blockchains, including but not limited to Polygon (MATIC), Avalanche (AVAX), Binance Smart Chain (BNB), and AAVE.

MetaMask is available as a browser wallet as well as a mobile application. This guide will walk you through how to utilize the MetaMask mobile app, which is accessible for Android and iOS devices.

Conclusion

Voila, now you know how to use a crypto wallet โ€“ MetaMask. You can now safely store your funds in your wallet. By doing so, you will have entire control over your crypto assets thus, no entity can suspend withdrawals or halt any services. You can now interact with several dapps and take full advantage of decentralization and decentralized services. If you are using your wallet to just store funds, your funds will be 100% safe. But if you connect your wallet to some sketchy dapp, your wallet may get compromised. Please perform thorough research about wallet safety before interacting with any sketchy dapps. I will be releasing an article regarding wallet safety soon. Stay tuned for that.

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Key Takeaways

  1. Decentralization refers to having control over the items you own. In this case, using a crypto wallet, you will have complete control over your funds.

  2. MetaMask is one of the most widely used crypto wallets. MetaMask is available on your web extension as well as a mobile application.

  3. You can use MetaMask to safely store your funds. Also, you may send, receive and buy digital assets directly from your wallet.

  4. Furthermore, you can connect your wallet to decentralized applications (dapps) and put your crypto to use.

  5. Lastly, stay safe in crypto and remember, โ€œnot your key, not your cryptoโ€.

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