MetaMask Splits from Consensys to Pursue Institutional Blockchain Infrastructure
Consensys Software Inc., the parent company of MetaMask, is splitting into two separate entities. The consumer-focused business, including MetaMask, will be rebranded as MetaMask and operate under Joe Lubin as Chairman and CEO. The institutional blockchain infrastructure business, which includes Linea and other enterprise protocols, will become a new company called Consensys.
The separation is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with each entity operating independently. This move reflects the growth of self-custodial finance and tokenization in mainstream financial behavior, as well as increasing demand for institutional blockchain infrastructure.
MetaMask has grown into a comprehensive platform with over 100 million downloads across approximately 190 countries, facilitating trillions of dollars in cumulative transaction volume. Consensys will continue to build protocols in the Ethereum ecosystem and expand its focus on building institutional blockchain infrastructure.