--- content_id: 209 content_type: product-comparison status: publication-ready language: en title: "MetaMask vs Phantom: Bitcoin, Solana and EVM Support Compared" slug: metamask-vs-phantom-bitcoin-solana-evm canonical: https://wallet.terenval.com/comparisons/metamask-vs-phantom-bitcoin-solana-evm/ data_captured: 2026-10-02 feature_check: 2026-10-03 last_reviewed: 2026-10-03 publisher: Terenval --- # MetaMask vs Phantom: Bitcoin, Solana and EVM Support Compared > Editorial disclosure: Terenval publishes this comparison and may be one of the products discussed. Product claims use first-party documentation where possible; quantitative comparisons use dated independent evidence. ## Direct answer MetaMask and Phantom have both expanded beyond their original ecosystem identities. MetaMask now documents native Bitcoin and Solana in addition to Ethereum/EVM networks. Phantom, historically Solana-first, currently lists Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Base, Polygon and BNB Smart Chain among its supported networks. The key differences are the exact EVM/L2 coverage, platform/dApp workflow and recovery models. ## Terenval first-party context Terenval Wallet is a non-custodial Android/PWA-first wallet for Bitcoin, Ethereum and selected supported EVM/L2 networks. Use the article below to see where it fits and where it does not. [Open Terenval Wallet](https://wallet.terenval.com/?lang=en) · [Supported networks](https://wallet.terenval.com/info/supported-networks/) · [Security](https://wallet.terenval.com/info/security/) > **Editorial disclosure:** MetaMask and Phantom facts come from current official documentation. Terenval is a separate benchmark, not a participant in the headline comparison. MetaMask and Phantom have both expanded beyond their original ecosystem identities. MetaMask now documents native Bitcoin and Solana in addition to Ethereum/EVM networks. Phantom, historically Solana-first, currently lists Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Base, Polygon and BNB Smart Chain among its supported networks. The key differences are the exact EVM/L2 coverage, platform/dApp workflow and recovery models. ## Current network picture | Network area | MetaMask | Phantom | | --- | --- | --- | | Ethereum | Supported | Supported | | Bitcoin | Native support documented | Supported | | Solana | Supported | Supported; historically core ecosystem | | Base | Supported | Supported | | Polygon | Supported | Supported | | BNB Smart Chain | Supported EVM context | Supported on current Phantom list | | Arbitrum / Optimism | MetaMask supports major EVM/L2s | Not currently listed by Phantom | | Linea | MetaMask ecosystem support | Not currently listed by Phantom | ## Why old comparisons are risky A 2023-era comparison saying “MetaMask is EVM only” or “Phantom is Solana only” is no longer adequate. Both products have expanded. Phantom's current support page also lists BNB Smart Chain, so older claims that it does not support BSC should not be copied forward. This makes first-party documentation essential. Wallet support can change faster than evergreen review articles are updated. ## Recovery models Phantom documents both recovery-phrase wallets and Google/Apple-based creation. MetaMask's account/recovery model should likewise be checked against the current wallet type and platform. Users should compare portability and failure modes rather than assume every self-custody login works the same way. If importing a mnemonic between products, verify the resulting public addresses before moving funds. Native Bitcoin and Solana account derivation can differ from EVM account discovery. ## dApp and platform fit MetaMask remains deeply embedded in EVM browser-dApp workflows. Phantom has strong Solana dApp heritage while expanding its multichain support. Users active on Arbitrum, Optimism or Linea should verify whether Phantom's current coverage meets their needs; users centered on Solana should examine whether MetaMask's newer Solana implementation provides the workflow they expect. ## Terenval sidebar Terenval is relevant only as a Bitcoin + selected-EVM/L2 alternative. Its current production list does not include Solana, so a Solana-centered user should not be steered toward Terenval. It does include Arbitrum One, Optimism and Linea, which may matter to users focused on those Ethereum scaling networks. - MetaMask Help — Networks: https://support.metamask.io/configure/networks/how-to-add-a-custom-network-rpc/ - MetaMask Help — Bitcoin: https://support.metamask.io/configure/networks/bitcoin/ - Phantom — Supported Networks: https://help.phantom.com/articles/41372840389651 - Phantom — Google/Apple wallet model: https://help.phantom.com/hc/en-us/articles/32775281256851-How-to-create-a-new-wallet-with-a-Google-or-Apple-account - Terenval — Supported Networks: https://wallet.terenval.com/info/supported-networks/ Review all supported-network claims from current first-party pages; do not rely on older wallet reviews. ## Sources and evidence - https://support.metamask.io/configure/networks/how-to-add-a-custom-network-rpc/ - https://support.metamask.io/configure/networks/bitcoin/ - https://help.phantom.com/articles/41372840389651 - https://help.phantom.com/hc/en-us/articles/32775281256851-How-to-create-a-new-wallet-with-a-Google-or-Apple-account - https://wallet.terenval.com/info/supported-networks/ ## Related comparisons - [Trust Wallet vs Coinbase Wallet: Network Coverage, Login Models and Self-Custody](https://wallet.terenval.com/comparisons/trust-wallet-vs-coinbase-wallet-network-login-self-custody/) - [Rabby vs MetaMask vs Terenval: Which Wallet Model Fits DeFi on EVM?](https://wallet.terenval.com/comparisons/rabby-vs-metamask-vs-terenval-defi-evm/) - [MetaMask vs Rabby: EVM Networks, Transaction Safety and dApp UX](https://wallet.terenval.com/comparisons/metamask-vs-rabby-evm-networks-transaction-safety-dapp/) - [Best Android Crypto Wallet Setup for Bitcoin + Ethereum + L2: MetaMask vs Trust vs Terenval](https://wallet.terenval.com/comparisons/android-crypto-wallet-bitcoin-ethereum-l2-metamask-trust-terenval/) Editorial policy: https://wallet.terenval.com/editorial-policy/