Key Takeaways
Has MetaMask confirmed a token launch?
Not officially. However, Consensys CEO Joe Lubin has stated that a MASK token is in development and could arrive sooner than expected.
What is the new rewards program for?
MetaMask is rolling out a points-based rewards system tied to the Linea Layer-2 network, rewarding users for swaps, bridging, and other on-chain activity.
Speculation around a possible MetaMask airdrop has intensified after users identified a new domain linked to the wallet.
MetaMask airdrop speculation surges after new domain discovery
Earlier this week, crypto observers spotted a password-protected webpage hosted at claim.metamask.io, prompting renewed belief that Consensys may be preparing the long-anticipated launch of a MASK governance token.
The page currently requires authentication and does not reveal further details, but its appearance has been enough to reignite discussions across the Ethereum [ETH] community, where expectations of a MetaMask airdrop have persisted for more than three years.
Whether the domain indicates internal testing or an imminent rollout remained unclear.
Having said that, this renewed chatter aligned with MetaMask’s broader ecosystem push.
Rewards program and MASK token outlook
The renewed speculation aligns with MetaMask’s recent ecosystem push, including a $30 million rewards program tied to Consensys’ Linea network.
A new rewards tab is already live, signaling that the points system is nearing rollout.
Users will earn points for swaps, bridging, and other on-chain activity, which many believe could determine eligibility for the rumored MASK airdrop.
MetaMask says the program is designed to reward loyal users and revive inactive wallets, not encourage short-term farming.
In fact, hints of a token launch became more explicit recently.
Consensys CEO Joe Lubin previously reiterated that a token is still in development, suggesting it could arrive “sooner than expected.”
Lubin described the token as part of MetaMask’s broader push toward decentralization, calling the rewards initiative a transition point between the wallet’s current role in DeFi and its future governance participation.
Outside of internal messaging, market sentiment has shifted as well.
Prediction markets on Polymarket priced the likelihood of a MetaMask token launching this year at around 19%, a noticeable increase from earlier expectations.
This renewed token buzz comes as Web3 sees a broader airdrop wave, with Linea, Polymarket, and possibly Base preparing distributions.
What impact will the MASK launch have?
Given MetaMask’s 30+ million monthly users, a MASK launch would likely be one of DeFi’s biggest.
However, developers continued to emphasize that any rewards will prioritize consistent, long-term user activity, not short-term farming.
This coincided with MetaMask’s growing product suite and network integrations, signalling a clear push toward deeper decentralization and broader DeFi utility, but competition across the wallet landscape is intensifying.
