MetaMask, CompoSecure, and Baanx will jointly launch the "metal card" to enable instant cryptocurrency payments

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, MetaMask has partnered with CompoSecure and Baanx to launch the MetaMask "metal card," which is set to be released globally in the second quarter. The card allows users to make payments directly from their self-custodied MetaMask wallet without the need for pre-loading, converting to fiat, or relying on centralized exchanges.

All transactions will be authorized via smart contracts within 5 seconds, and users will need to hold cryptocurrency on the Linea network. The card aims to address the "last mile" problem of cryptocurrency payments, thereby promoting the mainstream adoption of digital assets. MetaMask previously launched a pilot program in August 2024 and previewed the metal card at the ETHDenver conference in March this year. Additionally, the company plans to increase support for Bitcoin and Solana this year.