Joseph Lubin Confirms Imminent Launch of MASK Token for MetaMask

Ethereum co-founder and Consensys head Joseph Lubin announced that the MetaMask crypto wallet is preparing to release its own MASK token. He shared this in an interview with the podcast The Crypto Beat.

“The MASK token will be available soon — perhaps sooner than you expect,” noted Lubin. According to him, the asset will play an important role in the decentralization process of key MetaMask elements.

The idea of launching a token has been discussed since 2021, when MetaMask engineer Eric Marks first proposed the concept of “community ownership” of the wallet through the issuance of its own asset.

In May 2025, MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay emphasized that upon the token’s launch, users would be able to find official links directly in the wallet interface, although he noted at the time that a decision had not yet been made.

Lubin’s recent statements indicate that the process has already moved into a practical phase and the launch timeline is near.

Previously, Consensys conducted a TGE for its L2 solution Linea, distributing over 9.36 billion LINEA tokens. Only 15% of the assets remained with the company, while the rest were directed towards supporting developers, ensuring liquidity, and encouraging the use of both Linea and Ethereum.

“With the token launch, we have the opportunity to do several quite significant things,” explained Lubin, adding that the priority was the formation and support of the community.

According to analysts, a similar approach could be used for MASK to engage MetaMask users and strengthen the Ethereum ecosystem.