For years, the crypto space has been buzzing with the same question: Will MetaMask ever launch its own token? Now, we finally have something close to an answer.

Joseph Lubin; Ethereum co-founder and CEO of Consensys just confirmed on The Block’s podcast The Crypto Beat that the long-awaited MASK token is indeed coming. And his exact words? “Sooner than you would expect.”

That’s a big deal. MetaMask isn’t just another crypto wallet; it’s the most widely used gateway into the Ethereum ecosystem. A token tied to it could reshape how users interact, govern, and even benefit from the platform. According to Lubin, MASK will be “significantly related to the decentralization” of MetaMask itself, which lines up perfectly with Ethereum’s wider push toward progressive decentralization.

It’s worth noting that this isn’t just talk. Earlier this month, Consensys rolled out the LINEA token for its Ethereum Layer 2, showing it’s not afraid to move forward with big launches. If MASK follows a similar path, we could see not just another token, but a mechanism to give the community a real stake in MetaMask’s future.

Personally, I find this moment exciting. I remember back in 2021 when whispers of a MetaMask token first started circulating, many dismissed it as speculation. Now, hearing Lubin himself call the launch “concrete and near” makes it feel real. Whether MASK turns into a governance powerhouse, a tool for incentivising usage, or simply another way to reward loyal users, it’s clear that something meaningful is on the horizon.