Catenaa, Friday, May 30, 2025-MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay detailed the company’s strategy to grow beyond crypto enthusiasts and reach a broader user base, speaking on The Block’s podcast, The Crypto Beat.
In the episode released Tuesday, Finlay joined The Block’s Head of Growth Tim Copeland to discuss MetaMask’s evolution alongside the broader crypto industry and how blockchain and artificial intelligence intersect.
Finlay emphasized MetaMask’s goal of building a wallet that appeals to a “much bigger audience” than just crypto natives.
The company is focused on simplifying user experience and increasing mainstream adoption of decentralized finance tools.
The conversation covered MetaMask’s efforts to improve multi-chain usability through upgrades like the upcoming Pectra release. Finlay also highlighted MetaMask’s grants program, which supports developers working on projects to enhance the wallet and its ecosystem.
Revenue diversification remains a priority, with the company exploring new models while maintaining user privacy and security. Finlay discussed experimenting with AI-driven features and integrating native support for Solana blockchain assets, including meme coins.
The discussion also touched on regulatory challenges facing crypto companies in the United States and MetaMask’s cautious approach toward launching a native token.
Finlay expressed optimism about the future of crypto adoption and MetaMask’s role in making blockchain technology more accessible. The full episode is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Twitch.
