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MetaMask Token Speculation Intensifies as Claim Portal Sparks Market Hype

Speculation surrounding a potential MetaMask token, often referred to as "MASK," has surged following the emergence of a password-protected website, claim.metamask.io, which traders believe could signal an impending token launch. The site's appearance on October 27, 2025, has driven the probability of a 2025 token release to 35% on prediction market Polymarket, according to The Block. While MetaMask and its parent company, Consensys, have not officially confirmed the portal's purpose, the development has reignited one of crypto's longest-running narratives: the potential for MetaMask to follow Uniswap and Optimism in issuing a governance or utility token, according to FinanceFeeds.

The claim portal, hosted on Vercel Authenticator—a tool commonly used for staging environments—has left analysts divided on whether it is a genuine precursor to a token launch or a test page, The Block reported. Consensys CEO Joe Lubin, however, has previously hinted at the likelihood of a token. In a mid-September interview with The Block, he described a MASK token as a "step toward decentralization" for MetaMask and suggested it could arrive "sooner than you would expect."

MetaMask's product roadmap further fuels speculation. Christian Montoya, the wallet's director of product, revealed a $30 million loyalty program distributing rewards for trading, referrals, and future integrations like MetaMask Card and its stablecoin, mUSD, FinanceFeeds reported. While Montoya did not explicitly link the program to a token, analysts note that such initiatives could prime users for a token distribution. The loyalty program aligns with broader efforts by Consensys to decentralize its ecosystem, a theme Lubin has emphasized since at least 2021.

Caution remains warranted, however. MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay has repeatedly warned users to avoid unofficial channels for token claims, citing risks of phishing scams. In May 2025, he told The Block, "You will not have to find some account on social media giving you a link. It will be in the wallet. It'll be on our main website." His remarks underscore Consensys' sensitivity to past exploitation of MetaMask-related rumors, including 2023 phishing attacks that lured users to fake claim sites, FinanceFeeds noted.

The market's reaction underscores the stakes. Polymarket traders have priced the odds of a 2025 launch at 35%, up from single digits in recent months, The Block reported. Meanwhile, broader crypto activity highlights the sector's volatility: Coinbase and Citi announced plans to explore stablecoin payouts for institutional clients, and MegaETH's $50 million token sale topped three times its demand, according to The Block's crypto news page.

MetaMask's potential token could become a landmark event for Ethereum's retail ecosystem. A governance or utility token would mirror Uniswap's UNI and Optimism's OP, which have become cornerstones of decentralized finance. However, until Consensys provides clarity, traders face a mix of hype and risk. As The Block noted, neither MetaMask nor Consensys has commented on the claim portal, though the outlet pledged to update its coverage as details emerge.