The Tron community is integrating into Consensys’ crypto pockets MetaMask, changing into the third main non-Ethereum-based chain to get help since MetaMask launched in 2016.
On Tuesday, Tron DAO introduced the strategic partnership with MetaMask, which can natively combine the Tron (TRX) blockchain into the Consensys-developed self-custodial crypto pockets.
“MetaMask’s in depth consumer base and established status make it a significant gateway to decentralized functions,” stated Tron DAO group spokesperson Sam Elfarra.
Angel Gonzalez-Capizzi, director of enterprise improvement at MetaMask, commented on Tron’s sturdy presence in Asia, including that the combination helps construct bridges throughout areas and ecosystems.
MetaMask added native help for the Solana blockchain in Might with a brand new extension enabling customers to handle Solana SPL tokens. MetaMask additionally helps BNB Good Chain and Sei, with the remainder of its integrations consisting of Ethereum layer-2 networks.
Solana is now stay on MetaMask Extension! 🦊 pic.twitter.com/ekUY6sH2iD
— MetaMask.eth 🦊 (@MetaMask) Might 27, 2025
The addition of the Tron blockchain has been a very long time coming, contemplating it is without doubt one of the prime 10 blockchains by market capitalization.
The partnership may additionally turn into an additional constructive for Tron, as MetaMask introduced the launch of a self-custody crypto card in partnership with Mastercard in April, although it is just out there on a restricted ready checklist foundation on the time of writing.
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Tron features traction after US election
The Tron community has benefited from the crypto regulatory pivot in america, with ambitions to go public by way of a reverse merger within the US.
In June, toy maker SRM Leisure introduced it will rebrand as Tron Inc. and undertake a treasury technique centered on TRX with Tron founder Justin Solar as an adviser.
Following the announcement, Eric Trump, a son of US President Donald Trump, denied involvement in Tron’s public providing pursuit however stated “I’m the most important fan of Tron,” including that he admires Solar and considers him a “nice good friend and icon within the crypto area.”
Solar has been one of many greatest consumers of Trump’s memecoin (TRUMP) and attended the president’s VIP gala dinner in Might.
TRX continues its uptrend
Tron’s native token, TRX, surged 166% following the November US election, spiking to an all-time excessive of $0.43 in early December 2024, although the transfer was short-lived.
The asset has been in a strong uptrend for many of this yr, powering previous its 2021 market cycle peak, gaining 37% year-to-date, and at the moment buying and selling at $0.347, in response to CoinGecko.
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