Safest browser for Metamask ?

[Silberman]

I've used all of those browser and haven't faced any problem yet. Although brave's CEO claimed they don't track or collect our data but i don't feel comfortable with it personally. I mostly use crome, and then Firefox. I think its more important to check out extinction, don't use if not urgent and shouldn’t visit any suspicious websites or try not to visit links from gmail, with metamask logged browser

And most people are not going to have any trouble with those web browsers as long as they install them from legitimate sources, however the worries about your privacy when using those browsers are legitimate especially when we are dealing with data that has a monetary value, since we know that almost every single company related to any Internet service is doing their best in order to track us, so they could eventually end up with the information of your seeds words and someone could steal your coins, but as long as you use browser extensions and wallets this is a risk that is impossible to eliminate completely.

[mdzahed134]

Firefox ? Chrome ? Brave ?

Kinda worried because all of them try to collect information about your activities online.

I used Metamask extension with three browsers, but i'm very comfortable in Chrome browser, i think no browser will be 100% safe unless you will use it properly as like you have to avoid suspicious websites. I'm using Metamask in Chrome Browser over 3 years but i never faced any issue like hacked or something like that. If you worried to use any browser then you can try Metamask Mobile App.

[kaya11]

Firefox ? Chrome ? Brave ?

Kinda worried because all of them try to collect information about your activities online. I've purchased BitDefender AntiVirus, and taken some other precautions but... can never be too careful as they say.

I personally use chrome, even though there are lot of browsers that offers good quality they say. In terms of safeness, all of those mention above are goo browsers including Opera. It depends on how you manage your accounts security. I recommend to store your seed outside your gadgets, just in case you will be breached you won't regret , however hardwallet is the best choice out there.

[Maus0728]

Quick question here: since I've already got a Trezor hardware wallet setup, could I "import my existing wallet" using the Trezor 12 word seed phrase ? Or should I just create a new wallet on Metamask, since many of my coins are not supported in Trezor ?

Importing your 12-word seed phrase to MetaMask will render your hardware wallet useless. Your Trezor's purpose is to keep your private keys safe in an offline environment. And you should consider your seed phrase compromised once you've imported it into a web wallet like metamask.

Keep in mind that a standard Metamask wallet merely encrypts the private key and saves it to your browser's local storage. As a result, you're subject to a variety of online attack vectors that could steal your tokens.

The best approach for integrating your metamask wallet with trezor is to use the "connect hardware wallet" function. This means you'll be utilizing the same wallet to store all of your assets, which you'll be able to access via the Trezor app or Metamask. Also keep in mind that Trezor stores your private key, and you'll need the physical device to sign a transaction.

[Nazmul012]

Tor will be best choice and already known as safest browser to maintain privacy as well as to keep secure. Apart from that, my priority will be given to chrome Over rest browsers. But others are also safe. You just need to be careful while clicking on unknown links, dealing with websites where they ask you to connect your wallet for qualifying airdrop or winning giveaway.

[ardydyon]

firefox, chrome or brave in my opinion all these browsers are very safe for pc wallets like metamask.
as long as you don't share your wallet's secret password. as long as you keep the password well
then your wallet will be safe. even if your wallet software is considered a virus by bitdefender or any antivirus
I think your wallet will remain safe because your wallet software that was attacked is not your wallet.

[2lica]

In my opinion Brave and run your browser on private always 

[zasad@]

This is how you can steal money from any browser from a metamask wallet
https://twitter.com/peckshieldalert/status/1515156042232971268?s=21
If you will use a hardware wallet, then the seed phrase needs to be entered only on a hardware wallet

[Smack That Ace]

Firefox ? Chrome ? Brave ?

Kinda worried because all of them try to collect information about your activities online. I've purchased BitDefender AntiVirus, and taken some other precautions but... can never be too careful as they say.

I think all 3 browsers are the same as they all use chromium kernel. They have only slight publisher difference and brave will prevail if OP is looking for a browser for privacy and crypto related.

When you use extensions like metamask or software wallet, there is no guarantee of your safety. The only way is to use it only on dedicated computers to perform crypto-related operations, not to visit strange links, and not to install pirated or cracked software.

[d3nz]

Firefox ? Chrome ? Brave ?

Kinda worried because all of them try to collect information about your activities online. I've purchased BitDefender AntiVirus, and taken some other precautions but... can never be too careful as they say.

I think all 3 browsers are the same as they all use chromium kernel. They have only slight publisher difference and brave will prevail if OP is looking for a browser for privacy and crypto related.

When you use extensions like metamask or software wallet, there is no guarantee of your safety. The only way is to use it only on dedicated computers to perform crypto-related operations, not to visit strange links, and not to install pirated or cracked software.

We never know which one of the browsers is 100% safe when using Metamask, In my long time experience trading in crypto and using Metamask. I never experience any problem and the best way to protect yourself is always check the website that you are accessing and never ever "Sign in" on that you think is a phishing website. Some are using Trezor to access Metamask to fully secure their asset since it requires the hardware before it can be accessed or make transactions.

[ololajulo]

Tor will be best choice and already known as safest browser to maintain privacy as well as to keep secure. Apart from that, my priority will be given to chrome Over rest browsers. But others are also safe. You just need to be careful while clicking on unknown links, dealing with websites where they ask you to connect your wallet for qualifying airdrop or winning giveaway.

Tor could be safe browser for crime but not for my cryptocurrency. Chances of hack is higher with Tor. for vh

[kidbounty]

Firefox ? Chrome ? Brave ?

Kinda worried because all of them try to collect information about your activities online. I've purchased BitDefender AntiVirus, and taken some other precautions but... can never be too careful as they say.

To be honest, I would advise against using browser wallets at all. I'm not a security specialist, but even if the wallet is safe, every browser has vulnerabilities. If something happens, you'll never know what really caused your funds to disappear. I recommend Trust Wallet for mobile much more.

yes you are right, the best option is not to use the wallet extension. better use a mobile wallet like trustwallet, safepal, tokenpoket or metamask app. This method is safer than using a browser. I've done it, and till date I've never had a problem with hacking.

[perla]

Brave and Firefox, I always use those two but just installing them is not enough and you need to harden the website or tweak it a little to make it more safer. You can search online how to harden up Firefox and Brave, they also ask you to install some plugins that are helpful so just follow the instruction and I am sure that it would be safer for your metamask.

[uneng]

the best way to protect yourself is always check the website that you are accessing and never ever "Sign in" on that you think is a phishing website. Some are using Trezor to access Metamask to fully secure their asset since it requires the hardware before it can be accessed or make transactions.

That is the point people should really be worried about. The problem isn't the browser you are using, but the sites you are giving permission to link to your metamask wallet. It's a must to check the legitimacy of the sites before confirming anything. Actually that is what metamask warns when we attempt to link it to any sites.

For hackers it's easy to pretend they are going to distribute a token or NFT for free just to connect themselves to someone's wallet and in the end they say it's a browser issue or vulnerability that caused the victim to lose his funds.

[S3300]

I plan to store most of my Altcoins in MetaMask by the way, that's why I need to be super careful. Yes i've looked into Exodus, Trezor and Ledger wallets, none of them support my coins, even Ellipal. Yes they do support "some" of my coins, but WTF do I do with "some" ? I need ALL my coins to be supported ! So MetaMask the only choice left I'm afraid.

Give me the list of coins and tokens that only Metamask supports because I haven't seen any thats not available on Trust Wallet and using Trust wallet is way safer than Metamask, also Metamask is even safer if you are using the mobile app on android instead of browser plugin.

[vanesha]

It seems that if the wallet that we use for protection is still using software, of course it is very vulnerable to hacker attacks. In the cryptocurrency world, hackers are more knowledgeable, they can even hack blockchain networks, buy an antivirus, too, when we are negligent, it can cause the virus to enter. Usually I prefer to use a hard wallet to get more secure security than storing it in software form such as in a folder, with a json file or private key.
If you use a regular wallet, at least you have to have a few assets so that when it's lost it won't be a problem, and try to replace your wallet every few months, especially if you use Metamask which is only a browser extension.

[yurez]

Firefox ? Chrome ? Brave ?

Kinda worried because all of them try to collect information about your activities online. I've purchased BitDefender AntiVirus, and taken some other precautions but... can never be too careful as they say.

I think MetaMask is safe on any of these browsers as there have been no known major attacks that have resulted in users losing their digital assets. However, phishing attacks can be used to access individual crypto wallet information if users are not careful. For maximum security, consider running MetaMask in a separate web browser and never keep your Metamask unlocked. Get into the habit of regularly clearing your browser cache, cookies, and history. Run anti-malware and anti-virus programs from time to time. I've been using Metamask in Chrome browser for a few years now as I have the EtherAddressLookup extension installed for added security.

[2tang]

yes you are right, the best option is not to use the wallet extension. better use a mobile wallet like trustwallet, safepal, tokenpoket or metamask app. This method is safer than using a browser. I've done it, and till date I've never had a problem with hacking.

Your suggestion is obviously very useful, but Metamask also provides a wallet extension that is very safe to use even though it is located in the browser, but so far I have never had a problem with Metamask because I also use double security to enter my wallet.

[tvplus006]

Firefox ? Chrome ? Brave ?...

It all depends on your habits, which in this case do not need to be changed. Accordingly, you do not need to specifically install any browser to install MetaMask. What you need to pay attention to is the security of the network and interaction with questionable sites, then your coins will be safe.

[DevFile90]

I use brave browser and chrome browser for metamask transactions but there is something I will never do, connecting wallet that have all my assets on board into the metamask plugin, always use empty wallet in metamask because I don't trust plugins and add-ons.