The Web3Auth acquisition helps MetaMask pursue account abstraction by enabling Web2-style access and recovery, reducing seed phrase reliance and supporting a more intuitive wallet experience

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With this integration, MetaMask users will have the option to access wallets without relying solely on seed phrases, aligning with a broader industry push toward "account abstraction" — the idea that crypto wallets should offer the same ease of use and safety nets found in traditional apps.