MetaMask Users Might Finally Get Their Airdrop—Or Maybe Not
For years, people in the crypto space—especially those who remember when MetaMask was pretty much the only way to interact with Ethereum—have been waiting for an airdrop. Some stuck around, hoping. Others gave up and moved on, frustrated by the wallet’s quirks and the lack of any real promise from the team.
But now, there’s a flicker of possibility. Joseph Lubin, founder of Consensys (MetaMask’s parent company), recently dropped hints about future token launches for its Web3 protocols. Naturally, people are wondering if MetaMask itself might finally get one.
Lubin’s Comments Stir the Pot
The whole thing started when Sharplink Gaming (SBET)—sometimes called the “MicroStrategy of Ethereum”—suddenly crashed by 75%. A few crypto news sites and influencers claimed the entire cap table had sold their shares, sparking panic. Turns out, that wasn’t exactly true. Lubin was among those who stepped in to clarify.
While discussing the situation, someone suggested tokenizing SBET to make it tradable on-chain. Lubin responded positively, mentioning the broader potential for tokenizing protocols. That’s when a user seized the moment to ask the question everyone’s been thinking: *“Will there ever be a MetaMask token?”*
Lubin’s reply was vague but intriguing. He mentioned a “short and medium-term plan” involving “protocolization” of products, adding that “Web3 protocols need tokens.” LINEA, he said, would be the first to roll one out. The rest? They’d come later, working together in some way.
What’s Next After LINEA?
Once LINEA’s token was confirmed, speculation shifted to which protocol would follow. One guess was Infura, but Lubin leaned toward the Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DIN), calling it an “expansion of Infura” and “dial tone for the decentralized protocol ecosystem.”
According to him, DIN could be a big deal—letting Web3 actually own its infrastructure. He compared it to Web1 and Web2 builders owning tokenized versions of TCP/IP or HTTP. Ambitious, sure. But then again, Lubin’s not exactly known for thinking small.
Still, he was careful not to make any firm promises. *“DIN will probably be the next one,”* he said, *“but don’t hold me to that.”* Classic crypto—just enough hope to keep people interested, but no guarantees.
So, will MetaMask users finally get their airdrop? Maybe. Or maybe not. For now, all they’ve got is a hint and a whole lot of waiting.
