Integrating MetaMask into the Cosmos ecosystem is crucial for expanding user adoption and establishing ATOM as the primary token across the interchain. To achieve this, AADAO has granted $218,380 to Mystic Labs for a two-part project: onboarding MetaMask users into Cosmos via MetaMask Snaps and building a gas flexibility fee module that would make ATOM the gas token for all Cosmos transactions.
The integration will focus on the ATOM Global Fee’s function within the MetaMask platform, leveraging the “snap” architecture to add new chains seamlessly and manage multiple chains from a single snap. Initial gas tokens supported should include ATOM, OSMO, and USDC (from Noble).
The initial scope of work includes backend swap logic, UI/UX design updates, fallback logic implementation, and comprehensive QA testing. These developments will allow users to pay IBC swap fees with their preferred token, reduce costs, enhance convenience, and provide greater flexibility in managing gas fees.
Update: This grant was discontinued due to the lack of a go-to-market strategy, resulting in very little adoption. Additionally, technical challenges with token balances and protocol integrations, such as with Osmosis, hampered progress. The complexity of Cosmos’ multichain environment and the high costs of maintaining RPC for premium chains like TIA and SEI made it clear that starting with a small pilot program to gauge demand and success before expanding is essential.
