MetaMask vs Trust Wallet: Which Should You Actually Use?

Both MetaMask and Trust Wallet get recommended constantly, often in the same breath, as if they're interchangeable. They're not. I've used both daily for years and they serve genuinely different users.

Chain support

MetaMask was built for Ethereum and remains the king of EVM chains... (same full content as published in your draft).

Platform

MetaMask started as a browser extension... Trust Wallet is mobile-first...

Swap fees

MetaMask takes 0.875%... Trust Wallet generally 0.3–0.85%...

Security architecture

Both are non-custodial... most incidents are phishing or seed leaks by users.

dApp compatibility

MetaMask is the default on many EVM dApps; Trust connects via WalletConnect.

Recovery and assistance

Official web resources; no phone-based assistance. Access is always via your seed phrase.

The honest answer

Desktop DeFi: MetaMask. Mobile multi‑chain: Trust Wallet. Many use both—desktop vs phone contexts.

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