MetaMask
Consensys
The default Ethereum wallet. By far the most attacked software in crypto, which is also why it's the most hardened.
The best software wallet for Ethereum, the worst for storing meaningful funds without a hardware back-up. Use the right tool for the right job.
- +The largest EVM wallet ecosystem. Every dApp supports it.
- +Fully open source. Active bug bounty (one of the largest in crypto).
- +Can pair with a Ledger or Trezor for cold signing
- +SEAL (Security Alliance) member — pre-transaction warnings on known phishing domains
- –Hot wallet by definition. Your seed is on an internet-connected device. Use with a hardware wallet.
- –The #1 phishing target in crypto. Fake "MetaMask update" sites are everywhere.
- –No Bitcoin. EVM-and-now-Solana-only.
- –Consensys is in a regulatory crosshairs in multiple jurisdictions
Active Ethereum/EVM users who need maximum dApp compatibility and are willing to layer a hardware wallet for storage.
Bitcoin holders, or anyone storing meaningful funds without a hardware wallet backing it.
How the 77 breaks down.
We score five dimensions and weight them. The full methodology is public. If you think recovery should weigh more than security, you can re-run the math.
Hot wallet. Pair with a hardware wallet. The code is solid; the threat model is hostile.
Fully open source, public audits, SEAL member, public bug bounty.
Standard 12-word seed. Optional encrypted iCloud/Google Drive backup (controversial).
100% open source. Wallet Core is Apache 2.0.
Largest EVM ecosystem in the world. Documentation is excellent.
History of disclosed security issues.
- · 12-word Secret Recovery Phrase
- · Optional cloud backup (encrypted)
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