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# Metamask | Chrome® Extension :

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MetaMask’s extension **opens up access between your web browser and decentralized applications** (dApps) built on Ethereum or Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible networks. You can think of it like this:

Imagine if you were in one country (like the internet) and wanted to visit another country (like the Ethereum blockchain) that speaks a completely different language and has different customs. It might be hard to communicate or get around, right?