MetaMask officially rolled out native support for Bitcoin (BTC), a major milestone in its transition from an Ethereum-focused wallet to a true multi-chain platform. This integration, first teased in February 2025, allows users to:Buy BTC directly with fiat via card, Apple Pay, etc.
Send and receive BTC on-chain. Swap BTC with EVM-compatible tokens or Solana assets. Manage BTC in the same wallet as other networks. Currently supports native SegWit addresses, with Taproot coming soon.
Bitcoin transactions will appear in your asset list but may take longer to confirm than on faster networks like Ethereum or Solana.To encourage adoption, swapping into BTC earns MetaMask Rewards points.
MoonPay Releases Exclusive Commerce App for Solana Seeker
MoonPay launched the MoonPay Commerce app, built exclusively for the Solana Seeker smartphone— Solana Mobile’s second-gen Web3 phone.
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The app provides a curated shopping directory of brands and creators accepting crypto payments via MoonPay Commerce and Solana Pay integration on Shopify. Launch partners include Fortune Magazine, Pudgy Penguins, and Doodles, with holiday discounts available for Seeker users.
This pushes real-world crypto commerce directly on mobile, leveraging the Seeker’s built-in blockchain features. Both announcements highlight the ongoing push toward seamless multi-chain and mobile-first crypto experiences as of mid-December 2025.
With over 30-100 million users estimates vary by source, this exposes Bitcoin to a massive DeFi-oriented audience without requiring separate wallets or wrapped assets like WBTC. Users can now manage BTC alongside Ethereum, Solana, and other assets in one interface.
This lowers barriers for retail users entering Bitcoin, potentially accelerating mainstream adoption and cross-chain flows. Direct swaps between BTC and EVM/Solana tokens encourage bridging Bitcoin liquidity into DeFi protocols.
This could spur development of Bitcoin-based apps, especially if future updates include Bitcoin L2s, Ordinals, Runes, or Taproot features.
Competitive pressure on wallets intensifies rivalry with multi-chain competitors (e.g., Phantom, Trust Wallet). MetaMask’s rewards points for BTC swaps tied to a $30M program incentivize usage, potentially shifting market share.
Broader ecosystem signal reinforces Bitcoin’s role beyond “digital gold” – as a base layer for building and liquidity. Community reactions highlight excitement for Bitcoin ecosystem growth (e.g., Runes, memecoins).
Implications of MoonPay’s Commerce App for Solana Seeker
MoonPay’s exclusive Commerce app launch for the Solana Seeker phone targets mobile-first crypto commerce, integrating MoonPay Commerce and Solana Pay for seamless payments on Shopify stores.
Curated directory of brands (e.g., Fortune, Pudgy Penguins, Doodles) with holiday discounts makes crypto spending feel like traditional e-commerce. This drives practical adoption beyond speculation.
Exclusive to Seeker (Solana’s second-gen Web3 phone), it adds tangible utility, potentially increasing device demand amid pre-orders and airdrop hype. Low-cost, instant payments via Solana encourage more brands to accept crypto, expanding MoonPay’s infrastructure.
Mobile crypto trend acceleration highlights growing focus on hardware-integrated blockchain experiences, positioning Solana as a leader in consumer-facing payments.
These announcements align with a maturing multi-chain landscape interoperability win: MetaMask bridging Bitcoin to DeFi + MoonPay enabling Solana-based commerce signal convergence across chains. Easier tools for holding/swapping BTC and spending crypto could onboard more users, especially retail.
Bitcoin trading around $86K down ~4% in 24h, off 2025 highs. No massive price spike tied directly to this news, but positive sentiment for long-term utility. Overall, both moves advance seamless, user-friendly crypto experiences – from unified wallets to everyday payments – setting the stage for wider 2026 growth.