Users can now buy SOL directly in MetaMask using fiat, as wallet expands beyond Ethereum.
MetaMask has taken its first step beyond Ethereum. The world’s most widely used self-custodial crypto wallet has officially added native support for Solana, marking its first integration with a blockchain outside the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem.
The move became possible due to MetaMasks’s partnership with the global Web3 payments infrastructure provider Transak.
MetaMask is expanding beyond Ethereum for the first time, adding native support for Solana in a move that signals its shift toward a multi-chain future. The update, announced Monday, is powered by a partnership with Web3 payments provider Transak and allows users to buy Solana’s native token (SOL) directly with fiat inside the MetaMask app.
Direct Fiat Access to SOL
Starting July 22, MetaMask users can buy Solana’s native SOL token directly from the MetaMask app. Supported payment methods include credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfers, and others enabled by Transak.
“This is a significant milestone for MetaMask and a natural extension of our mission to make crypto more accessible,” said Lorenzo Santos, Senior Product Manager at MetaMask. “Solana has become a core part of the Web3 conversation, and with Transak, our users can now effortlessly purchase SOL using their local currencies, simplifying the onboarding experience.”
Solana Adoption Grows, but Onboarding Still Lags
Solana’s user base has climbed sharply, reaching nearly 4 million monthly active addresses in early 2025, according to industry data. That puts it just behind Ethereum in activity among major Layer 1 blockchains.
However, onboarding has remained a challenge. New users often face a fragmented experience, relying on centralized exchanges or bridging assets from other chains to acquire SOL.
MetaMask’s latest update addresses this by offering native support for Solana and direct fiat access to its ecosystem. It also marks the wallet’s first integration with a non-EVM blockchain, signaling a broader shift toward chain-agnostic functionality.
The wallet currently supports multiple Ethereum-compatible networks and has announced plans to add support for Bitcoin in the near future.
Transak operates fiat on- and off-ramps for over 450 platforms and reports serving more than 8 million users globally. The company says its infrastructure is designed to reduce onboarding friction, particularly in regions with limited access to traditional banking services.
Why This Matters
MetaMask has played a key role in the growth of decentralized finance and NFTs. It’s move beyond Ethereum reflects a broader industry trend toward interoperability and multi-chain access, making it easier for users to navigate the evolving Web3 landscape.
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