Existing crypto wallets like MetaMask have been built to process and track transactions. Increasingly, however, wallets serve as a place to track digital goods and experiences – becoming an extension of identity. That may benefit newcomers like Genesis. 

Metamask serves as a strong mental model of what a broader DID solution could look like, as well as highlighting the promise and perils of self-sovereignty. Because Metamask users hold their own private keys, they truly own the assets in their wallets. There is no need to trust third parties with security and custody. Furthermore, users can... See more

MetaMask launched in 2016 as a Chrome Extension. It linked Ethereum to the desktop web through the browser. It changed everything.