Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, emphasised that the acquisition will smooth the adoption ramp by enabling familiar backup experiences for new users, making self-custody wallets less intimidating for those unfamiliar with crypto

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Together, we think we can help build the best of both worlds: a decentralized web that is invisible as much as it can be, but can show up when a user is ready to tap into its power.

Dan Finlay, co-founder of MetaMask, added that the acquisition is “really about smoothing that adoption ramp and providing a more familiar backup experience to people.