Announcing Para Powered MetaMask Account Snaps
Today, we're excited to announce that Para is live with a MetaMask Account Snap Integration. Para is one of a few selected teams in the first cohort of today's Account Snaps Launch, a new category of MetaMask Snaps.
This collaboration reflects Para's commitment to enterprise-scale MPC. We're excited to be entrusted to deliver seamless embedded wallet UX to MetaMask's 30M monthly active users.
Starting today, you’ll be able to create Para-powered MPC wallets as well as log in and sign transactions using Para wallets – all directly within MetaMask.
MetaMask Account Snaps
MetaMask Snaps is an initiative piloted by the MetaMask team that allows third-party developers to add features and functionality to extend MetaMask. Snaps has already had a big year, with the launch of many Snaps developed by projects across the crypto ecosystem.
Account Snaps is a new category of Snaps that exist within the MetaMask extension. Account Snaps extend the way accounts are managed in MetaMask and can be directly accessed in the “Accounts” tab in the extension.
Para's Account Snap
Para's Account Snap allows users to set up a Para MPC wallet and access it within MetaMask, making it the only embedded wallet to have a companion UI within MetaMask.
This allows end users to experience the best of both Para and MetaMask together:
- Easily onboard users to a wallet with an email and sign transactions with FaceID or TouchID
- Recover your wallet
- Experience crypto through the MetaMask interface like exploring apps and tokens, buying, selling, staking, swapping, and bridging
For example, easily move from crypto to fiat by using MetaMask's integrated on and off-ramps.
Or, skip on-ramping into your Para wallet altogether and just transfer crypto from an existing MetaMask account into your Para wallet.
We’re thrilled about welcoming more users to the world of crypto in partnership with the most trusted wallet in web3. We believe MetaMask’s universal adoption paired with Para's MPC and embedded UX will give users the tools to onboard into crypto and self-custody more confidently.
How to Get Started with Para's Account Snap
If you have questions about using Para's Account Snap, head over to the Para Snap User Guide & FAQs. For more information about Para, visit our docs.
Para Account Snap Security
Para's Account Snap is fully audited by Least Authority, and we’ve worked closely with the MetaMask Accounts team to ensure the Para Account Snap is secure for end users.
Some notes on security of Snaps
- Para's Account Snap creates a new Para-powered account in MetaMask and does not directly access or interact with existing MetaMask accounts.
- As always, use caution in safeguarding recovery or other sensitive key material information. Para will never ask you for a private key or seed phrase.
Reach out to MetaMask Support or hello@getpara.com if you run into any issues.
Acknowledgements
We're grateful for the incredible support from the MetaMask Accounts Team.
We’re excited about what’s to come – to keep up with the latest updates, make sure to follow along on our Twitter or Warpcast account!