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Metal Employee Spotlight – Mike Fong and Maria Cho
Everything that we’re doing here at Metal is only possible with the excellent team we’ve built over the last few years. From designing Metal Pay to be the easiest way to buy and use cryptocurrency, to building the Proton blockchain to power the next generation of DeFi...
First Blockchain Bank and Trust, The First Federal Full Bank Charter Integrating Blockchain Technology
We are very excited to announce this week that Metal has submitted an application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a full-service national bank charter while seeking deposit insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)...
Long Staking – The next evolution in Staking, powered by Proton
The Altcoin Dilemma There is a certain type of stress presented by investing in cryptocurrency: you’re tempted to buy one coin, but you’re nervous about missing out on the performance of other coins. We all have stories of knowing about a certain cryptocurrency,...
The Roadmap for Proton – Where We’ve Been, and Where We’re Going
No journey would be successful without a map of where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re going. The Proton Chain Roadmap is our clearest picture of our vision for Proton, with step-by-step progress detailed for the world to see. You can view our Roadmap...
Proton creates a pathway for Banks to enter DeFi
In recent days, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a bureau within the US Department of the Treasury that oversees banks, has issued new guidance that affects most financial institutions. Banks are now encouraged to adopt new technologies by...
Metal 2020 – Year in Review
The past year has been a shock for billions of people around the world. It seemed like no other year in recent memory had such a mix of good news and bad news, hardship and excitement, opportunities and closed doors. 2020 has been hard, but it has also been an...
Marshall’s AMA with WazirX – MTL, Proton, and more!
Our CEO, Marshall Hayner, recently sat down with the team from WazirX to celebrate them listing our first cryptocurrency, Metal (MTL), on their exchange! WazirX is one of the largest and most trusted exchanges in India; adding MTL to this exchange gives over a billion...
Metal Heads-up – November 2020
It’s pretty ironic that just as the seasons change and winter inches closer, the cryptocurrency winter is beginning to fade. The price of Bitcoin is climbing, altcoins are following close behind, and whispers about cryptocurrency are spreading throughout the media. It...
Introducing Verified Identities on Proton
We’re thrilled to announce that Verified Identities are now available on Proton mainnet! This means that users who opt into providing KYC information can receive a Proton Verified checkmark, minimizing opportunities for mistakes and unlocking new features. Verified...
Securing Elections with Proton – Free, Fast, and Fair
Voting is a fundamental part of every democracy, and for good reason: the idea that the people have the ability to choose their leaders is powerful. Few other systems of government allow the people to have this sort of direct influence over the course of their nation,...
Metal Heads-up – October 2020
Can you feel it? Just as the weather is starting to cool off, the cryptocurrency industry is heating up with a whirlwind of updates and news stories. Big players are fully embracing cryptocurrency, skeptics are finally joining the winning team, and the IRS is making...
Announcing the release of the Proton Web SDK with documentation
To encourage the continued progress of the Proton blockchain, and support developers who are actively building with Proton, we have released our Web SDK along with documentation. Proton Web SDK The Proton Web SDK is built off of Greymass’s Anchor-link and the...
Marshall Hayner shares the vision for Proton
In this video, Marshall Hayner, CEO at Proton, lays out the vision for Proton, payments with @names on the blockchain, pending fiat payments, and a complete rethink of banking and credit cards.
Syed Jafri breaks down the importance of voting for block producers
In this video, Syed Jafri, VP of Blockchain at Proton, breaks down the importance of voting for block producers. It is a short segment from the Proton Wallet deep dive with Jacob Davis and Syed Jafri.
Jacob Davis & Syed Jafri explain the signing request functionality
In this video, Jacob Davis, CTO, and Syed Jafri, VP of Blockchain at Proton, explain the signing request (ESR) functionality on the Proton blockchain. It is a short segment from the Proton Wallet deep dive with Jacob Davis and Syed Jafri.
Jacob Davis & Syed Jafri clarify staking and unstaking on the Proton blockchain
In this video, Jacob Davis, CTO, and Syed Jafri, VP of Blockchain at Proton, clarify staking and unstaking on the Proton blockchain. It is a short segment from the Proton Wallet deep dive with Jacob Davis and Syed Jafri.
Syed Jafri explains why backing up your private key is crucial
In this video, Syed Jafri, VP of Blockchain at Proton, explains why backing up your private key is crucial. It is a short segment from the Proton Wallet deep dive with Jacob Davis and Syed Jafri.
Proton Wallet deep dive with Jacob Davis & Syed Jafri
Jacob Davis, our CTO, and Syed Jafri, our VP of blockchain, are taking a deep dive into the Proton Wallet. They'll explain how to create your Proton account, how to backup your private key, and why it's crucial. They also cover how to stake, unstake, claim rewards,...
Demonstrating Proton’s real-world functionality for push transactions
Previously, we showed you a testnet version of authorizing push transactions via Proton to pay for goods or services, with the example of purchasing a plan through Taskly. We used that first video to highlight not only what Proton could do, but the speed and ease of...
MTL is now live on mainnet!
We’re proud of our MTL token and the way that it has been used for Pop rewards, activating lower fees for buying and selling cryptocurrency, and more. MTL was designed to be a highly functional digital asset, and we’ve been blown away by how our community has embraced...
How do I swap tokens to wrapped Proton tokens in the Proton Wallet?
Current supported swappable tokens: ETH, wBTC, TUSD, MTL, XPR. Requirements: You need an Ethereum wallet that is supported by WalletConnect, check the supported wallets here. If you use Trust Wallet, make sure to open an incognito tab in your browser. If you have...
How do I contact support in the Proton Wallet?
Step 1: Tap on your profile picture. Step 2: Tap on ‘Support & Feedback’. Step 3: Give a detailed description of the issue you’re having. Or leave a feedback note. Step 4: Tap on the blue arrow facing up to send an email to our helpdesk. Step 5: A support agent...
How do I reset my password in the Proton Wallet?
Step 1: You need to be logged out in order to be able to reset your password. Tap on ‘Login’. Step 2: Enter your email address. Step 3: Tap on the ‘Forgot password’ link. Step 4: An email with a verification code will be sent to your email address. Step 5: Enter the 6...
How do I change my display name in the Proton Wallet?
Note: you can’t change your Proton @username, only your display name. Step 1: Tap on your profile picture. Step 2: Tap on ‘Profile Settings’. Step 3: Tap on your display name to make changes. Step 4: Tap on ‘Save’ to save your new display name.
How do I change my profile picture in the Proton Wallet?
Step 1: Tap on your profile picture. Step 2: Tap on ‘Profile Settings’. Step 3: Tap on the camera icon on the profile picture. Step 4: Select a picture. Step 5: Tap on ‘Choose’. Step 6: Your profile picture has been added!
How do I claim staking rewards in the Proton Wallet?
Note: in order to be able to claim staking rewards, you will need to stake and vote for block producers first. Check out our how do I stake XPR guide for more information. You're then eligible to claim staking rewards every 24 hours. Guide for iOS: Step 1: Tap on...
How do I unstake XPR in the Proton Wallet?
Note: When you unstake XPR, it will be held for 14 days before your XPR will be returned to your account. You will not receive rewards during the 14-day unstaking period. Guide for iOS: Step 1: Tap on Proton (XPR) under ‘My Assets’ on the dashboard. Step 2: Tap on the...
How do I stake XPR in the Proton Wallet?
Note: You can only stake with the XPR (mainnet) and not the Ethereum based XPR (ETH) token, since staking and voting occurs on the Proton blockchain. Check out our swapping guides for Android and iOS to swap XPR (ETH) for XPR. Check out the Proton governance page to...
How do I backup my private key in the Proton Wallet?
Important: We can’t recover your private key for you. If you lose it, you won’t be able to make any transactions with your wallet. Step 1: Tap on your profile picture. Step 2: Tap on ‘Backup Key’. Step 3: Tap on the ‘Copy to pasteboard’ button to copy your private...
How do I import a Proton account on the Proton Wallet?
Step 1: Open the Proton Wallet and tap ‘Get Started’. Step 2: Enter your display name. Step 3: Enter your email address. Step 4: Enter your password and tap ‘Let’s Go’. Step 5: Enter the 6 digit code that was sent to your email inbox to verify your email address and...
How do I create a Proton account on the Proton Wallet?
If you want to import an existing Proton account, check this guide. Step 1: Open the Proton Wallet and tap ‘Get Started’. Step 2: Enter your display name. Step 3: Enter your email address. Step 4: Enter your password and tap ‘Let’s Go’. Step 5: Enter the 6 digit code...
How do I swap XPR (ETH) to XPR on Android?
Requirements: You need an Ethereum wallet that is supported by WalletConnect, check the supported wallets here. The Ethereum wallet needs to be a mobile wallet, as currently only a single device is supported for Android through the Bloks.io integration. Trust Wallet...
Proton Swapping Tool is Live – Unlocking Staking and More!
We’re thrilled to announce that our brand new Proton Swap tool is now live and ready for iOS and Android users of the Proton Wallet. This tool will allow you to swap your XPR based on the Ethereum blockchain to mainnet XPR - which opens up all other functions of the...
How do I swap XPR (ETH) to XPR on iOS?
Requirements: You need an Ethereum wallet that is supported by WalletConnect, check the supported wallets here. Trust Wallet has XPR (ETH) listed by default. If you use Trust Wallet, make sure to open an incognito tab in your browser. If you have XPR (ETH) in a...
Ubitquity to integrate Proton for real estate transactions
Proton has teamed up with Ubitquity LLC to reimagine how real-world use cases of blockchain technology can look. Ubitquity is a leader in enterprise-ready blockchain technology, known for their secure platform that enables real estate and record-keeping to be done in...
Metal and Proton to enter DeFi, including Wrapped Coins, Proton Swap, and Lending Market
Metal, the creator of the popular Metal Pay wallet, MTL token, Metal X exchange, and Proton blockchain announced today a set of DeFi tools on Proton allowing for lightning-fast, feeless transactions. This work is a joint effort of the Metal team, the newly acquired...
Proton (XPR) is now listed on Uniswap
We’re thrilled to announce that Proton is now available on Uniswap! Uniswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that runs a protocol on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing traders to trade ETH and ERC20 tokens directly from their Ethereum wallets. You can trade XPR on...
Metal Heads-up – August 2020
August is one of those busy months where the sleepy days of summer give way to a whirlwind of activity. Parents around the country are scratching their heads trying to figure out how school is supposed to look this year, and college students are doing the same. While...
Proton Wallet Alpha is now available for download!
Have you ever thought how crazy it is that our user name also functions as our password in the traditional world of finance? Literally, our debit and credit card numbers are both the user name and the password combined into one string to our bank account. It’s funny...
Proton (XPR) Profile
Launched in 2020, Proton is a new public blockchain and smart contract platform designed for both consumer applications and peer-peer payments. Proton is built around two key components: a secure identity and financial settlements layer that allows...
Proton (XPR) is now listed on OKEx
We’re thrilled to announce that Proton is now available on OKEx. OKEx is a world-leading digital asset exchange, providing advanced financial services to traders globally by using blockchain technology. The following XPR pairs are available on OKEx: XPR/BTC XPR/USDT...
Demonstration of on-chain staking and voting with the Proton Wallet
We’re thrilled to demonstrate the new “Proton Wallet”- featuring on-chain staking and voting for block producers. Additionally, it shows claiming rewards for staking. Click on the play icon above to watch the demo video. The Proton Wallet will replace the Lynx wallet...
Metal Heads-up — July 2020
Ah, the dog days of summer. Everything seems to be getting hotter these days - from the temperature, to the cryptocurrency markets. While we’re seeing record-breaking highs across the United States and around the world, we’ve heard that several altcoins are...
HitBTC lists mainnet Proton
We’re thrilled to announce that HitBTC added support for mainnet Proton (XPRM)! HitBTC is one of the oldest and fastest-growing crypto exchanges! Please note that the Ethereum (ERC20) version of Proton (XPR) remains available to trade on HitBTC as well. Mainnet...
Announcing Early Beta Releases of Proton Open SDK
We are excited to announce that we are rolling out part of the Proton Open SDK early as beta releases. While we have been building non-stop since we last wrote about this, we decided that we should roll out the Proton Open SDK in phases. This way, developers and the...
Metal Heads-up — June 2020
Is it just us, or is it feeling hotter outside these days? Not only did the month of June see record heat around the world, but there was also a giant dust cloud from the Sahara Desert that blew across the Atlantic - because apparently anything can happen in 2020....
2020 Midyear Review – Metal X, Proton, and more
We know that 2020 has been a year like never before for everyone around the world, and there’s quite a bit to feel unnerved about. However, there’s also a lot of good that has been happening that we shouldn’t lose sight of. For example, the cast of Parks and...
Announcing Proton Open SDK and Proton Lightweight Wallet
We are excited to announce that, following the completion of the Lynx acquisition and the launch of the Proton mainnet, Metal has begun work on a number of fully open-sourced libraries which will allow developers to easily integrate with the Proton Blockchain....
Metal & Lynx have officially merged!
We are thrilled to announce that, as of today, Metal and Lynx have officially merged into one team! This is one of the largest mergers in the cryptocurrency industry and a signal of amazing things to come. Additionally, this was a merger that was carried out in the...
The epic 10 hour AMA marathon with Marshall!
On Tuesday, May 12th, our CEO Marshall Hayner was invited to the GAINS Associates Telegram chat for a routine quiz and AMA. An hour was planned to answer your burning questions about the Metal platform and the Proton blockchain. Marshall surprised everyone as he...
How to create a Proton account or how to convert your Lynx account
In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a new Proton account and how to convert your Lynx account to a Proton account. How to create a new Proton account Step 1: Download the Lynx wallet and open the wallet.Step 2: Click on Proton to get started.Step 3: Enter your...
Proton (XPR) is now listed on Metal Pay
We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Proton is now available on the Metal Pay marketplace! XPR is available to buy, sell, deposit and withdraw. Additionally, you can send and receive XPR between friends, completely free. That’s right, crypto payments inside...
Proton (XPR) is now listed on Bithumb and Bithumb Global
We’re excited to announce that Proton is now available on one of the oldest and popular crypto exchanges in South Korea, Bithumb and Bithumb Global! The following XPR pair is available for trading on Bithumb: XPR/KRW The following XPR pair is available for trading on...