MetaMask, the crypto wallet developed by ConsenSys, marks its 10th anniversary, announces the appointment of Gal Eldar as Chief Product Officer (CPO), and launches the “Open Money” plan. The goal is to integrate payments, savings, investments, and digital assets into a single self-custody platform, enabling expansion from a crypto wallet to a broader financial services platform.
MetaMask Appoints Gal Eldar as Chief Product Officer
According to reports, MetaMask has appointed Gal Eldar as Chief Product Officer, leading the “Open Money” plan. Eldar said, “People won’t think about wallets or blockchains; they’ll just think about how to use their money.” Before joining ConsenSys, Eldar was responsible for product development at Fluidity (acquired by ConsenSys in 2020) and participated in the development of AirSwap as well as early infrastructure for tokenized assets and decentralized credit. At MetaMask, Eldar previously led areas including fiat access, Swap, cross-chain bridges, transaction protection, stablecoin yield products, the MetaMask Card, and money accounts.
MetaMask 10th Anniversary Data: Over 100 Million Downloads, Serving 190 Countries
According to MetaMask’s official data, the following are key milestones for the 10th anniversary:
Founded: 2016, founded by Kumavis and Dan Finlay
Total downloads: Over 100 million
Service coverage: Approximately 190 countries
Total transaction volume: Trillions of dollars
2025 Security achievements: Blocked more than 6.5 million malicious website visits, prevented nearly 150,000 malicious transactions, and is estimated to have protected over $500 million
Currently supported blockchains: Bitcoin, Solana, and hundreds of blockchain networks
AI Agent Wallet in Development; 10th Anniversary Features Launch
According to reports, MetaMask is developing an agent wallet designed to let AI agents interact with DeFi applications while conducting security checks on transactions. The existing security architecture includes security alerts, transaction protection, real-time threat monitoring, and independent audits.
As part of its 10th anniversary celebration, MetaMask has released an app feature that can summarize each user’s on-chain activity and generate an on-chain character card with customizable categories and levels.
FAQ
What is MetaMask’s Open Money plan?
According to reports, Open Money is an expansion plan announced by MetaMask for its 10th anniversary. It aims to integrate payments, savings, investments, and digital assets into a single self-custody platform—expanding the business from a crypto wallet to broader financial services. Led by the newly appointed CPO, Gal Eldar.
How many users and downloads does MetaMask currently have?
According to MetaMask’s official data, total downloads have exceeded 100 million, covering about 190 countries, with total transaction volume reaching trillions of dollars. In 2025, the security system is estimated to have helped users avoid losses of more than $500 million.
What is MetaMask’s agent wallet feature?
According to reports, MetaMask is developing an agent wallet intended to enable AI agents to interact with decentralized finance (DeFi) applications while performing security checks on all transactions, ensuring the safety of AI automation operations.
