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After years of speculation, MetaMask’s native token is finally on the way, according to Consensys CEO Joe Lubin. Speaking on a podcast with The Block, Lubin said the token could arrive “sooner than you would expect” and confirmed that it’s part of a broader plan to decentralize key parts of the 
MetaMask ecosystem.
What’s the Scoop?
- MASK Is Real and Imminent: Lubin said the token will play a role in the decentralization of the MetaMask platform. “It may come sooner than you would expect right now,” he told The Block.
- Part of a Bigger Push: The MASK token follows the recent launch of LINEA, the native token of Consensys’
Ethereum Layer 2 network. That drop distributed over 9.3 billion LINEA to users, with 15% retained by the company and the rest directed toward builders, liquidity, and community incentives. - Decentralization at the Core: Lubin emphasized that the company’s work across MetaMask, Infura, and
Linea is all part of a push toward “rigorous decentralization” in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Bankless Take:
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Consensys CEO Joe Lubin says the MetaMask token is coming and may arrive 'sooner than you would expect' pic.twitter.com/FQXL6PbS08
— The Block (@TheBlock__) September 18, 2025
