MetaMask adds gas-free Solana swaps

• MetaMask added gas fee coverage for eligible cross-chain swaps into the Solana network.
• The feature removes the need to hold Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) before completing supported swaps.
• The update aims to simplify moving digital assets across blockchains.

MetaMask has added gas fee coverage for eligible cross-chain swaps into the Solana network.

The feature allows users to complete supported swaps without holding Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) to pay the first network fee.

MetaMask said the update is designed to reduce the steps needed to move assets between supported blockchains.

The feature applies only to eligible cross-chain swaps and automatically covers the initial Solana network fee.

MetaMask is developed by Consensys, a privately held company, so there was no share price reaction following the announcement.

The company has continued expanding support for additional blockchain networks as demand for cross-chain transfers grows.

The update is intended to make cross-chain transactions simpler for users moving assets into the Solana ecosystem.

At the time of reporting, Solana price was $77.51.