Consensys has acquired wallet infrastructure provider Web3Auth in an undisclosed deal to enhance MetaMask’s user experience and security, particularly around seed phrase management

Description

Consensys has acquired wallet infrastructure provider Web3Auth in an undisclosed deal to enhance MetaMask’s user experience and security. The acquisition specifically targets improvements in seed phrase management, a known vulnerability in self-custody, by introducing Web2-style authentication methods for more accessible wallet recovery.

Event date

June 2, 2025