Install MetaMask to Use as a Test Network to Store Sensitive Information

We will download MetaMask, set up an account, and copy your private key for use in the next lessons. We'll also briefly learn about the structure of a browser-based non-custodial wallet.

Non-custodial wallets are wallets where no other party holds any private information about it. This makes it very powerful — in that you have 100% control over what goes on in your wallet. But it also means you are ENTIRELY responsible. There is no do-over button, no password reset, and no support agent to help you out should you go down the wrong path.