What do you guys think about this? MetaMask is now integrated with PolyMarket. Are any of you planning to use this new feature?
MetaMask Teams Up with PolyMarket Thoughts?
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Honestly, I think it's cool that MetaMask is adding PolyMarket to their mobile app. But I’m not using it. The fees are just insane. Why would I pay double fees with their swap service when I can just go straight to Polymarket?
I see this as a decent move for MetaMask. It makes it easier for everyday Web3 users to get involved with real-world event trading. You can deposit USDC and start predicting without a new wallet. Still, there are some quirks. Network switching can be confusing and gas fees can be a pain.
But isn't this a step toward centralization? PolyMarket is centralized and regulated. I mean, MetaMask is a non-custodial wallet, so connecting to centralized platforms could be risky. Still, I think it’s a positive development overall.
chris.viperMember
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#5Mar 3, 2020, 01:20 PM
Other wallets like Rabby are doing this already. I don’t see it as that special. Plus, MetaMask has so many bugs. Makes you wonder if they even care about fixing them.
gas_bridgeMember
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#6Mar 3, 2020, 02:48 PM
The fees for swapping tokens on MetaMask are ridiculous. This integration won't attract many users. Plus, there are security concerns with that extension. Too many problems already, I doubt it'll bring in new users.
HyperBlockMember
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#7Mar 3, 2020, 06:39 PM
I agree it’s good, but it would be better if they integrated with more platforms. Lower fees would be ideal. I stopped using MetaMask ages ago because I got tired of those high fees.
I switched to Rabby wallet too. It’s way easier and automatically adds RPC connections. With MetaMask, it feels like they’re just making it more complicated.
f0rk_5tackNewbie
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#9Mar 4, 2020, 05:39 AM
Adding all these features like perpetual trading and prediction markets is making MetaMask too bloated. Sure, it’ll help them make money, but I want a wallet focused on the basics.
I don’t see the point of using MetaMask for prediction markets. Just go to the actual website. It takes seconds and the experience is way better without those annoying middleman fees.
Trust Wallet is also looking to integrate similar features.
Yeah, since Binance owns them, they can easily make connections for bigger prediction markets. I think every wallet should do this to keep up with their growing user base.