According to The Defiant, MetaMask plans to launch the Snaps protocol by the end of 2023. Snaps are a system that allows anyone to securely extend the functionality of MetaMask, allowing wallet users to access new applications and perform cross-chain protocol interactions. MetaMask does not charge Snaps users any fees. MetaMask previously described Snap as "an open source system that allows anyone to securely extend the capabilities of MetaMask" to create new Web3 experiences. This means that developers can use Snap to build specialized functionality on top of MetaMask. The MetaMask Grants DAO has awarded a number of grants to Snap builders in 2023, including $60,000 for a community-driven web directory where users can upload, search, and discover new Snaps.