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ETH Consensus Software Inc. announced its spin-off into two independent companies
On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Consensus Software Inc. Officially announced the splitting of its business into two independently operating companies. The parent company will be renamed MetaMask and will be led by Joe Lubin, while the protocol layer and institutional infrastructure businesses will be merged into the newly formed Consensus sys company. The official statement did not mention any plans for an initial public offering (IPO), but speculation about a possible IPO in 2027 has quietly intensified.
Summary of Core Points
Body Changes: Consensus Software Inc. Officially renamed MetaMask, Joe Lubin serves as Chairman and CEO.
New architecture: Linea, Besu and organization-oriented services will be owned by the newly formed Consensus sys company, co-led by Mike Kriak and David Cunningham.
Schedule: The split is expected to be completed before the end of 2026. No IPO plans have yet been announced.
Dual-track parallel: Two strategies, two needs
This spin-off is a positive response to the evolution of the market environment. On the one hand, MetaMask is committed to developing a decentralized application for tens of millions of users to help users manage digital assets without relying on escrow intermediaries; on the other hand, Consensus provides software solutions and underlying infrastructure support to various enterprises and financial institutions.
The newly formed Consensus will integrate its Ethereum-based second-layer network Linea, as well as Besu and related institutional business segments, with Mike Kriak and David Cunningham at the helm. Joe Lubin will continue to serve as executive chairman.
The group pointed out that these two market segments now present completely different demand characteristics. Self-custody of digital assets by individual users has become a mainstream trend, and financial institutions such as banks are gradually shifting from pilot projects to large-scale actual deployments. Through the spin-off, the two companies can focus more on their respective target customer groups.
MetaMask: Towards a new stage in financial services
With more than 100 million downloads and a user base in approximately 190 countries, MetaMask is no longer limited to a single Ethereum wallet role. Today, the app already provides diversified services such as redemption, payment and savings.
Its latest vision is to further align itself with traditional banking applications and payment service systems. The recently launched Money Account is a manifestation of this transformation. The account allows users to capture revenue, spend money, and purchase digital assets simultaneously within a unified interface.
Consensus cited a Citibank study published in June 2026. The report predicts that by 2030, the market size of tokenized assets could be between $5.5 trillion and $8.2 trillion. Such a huge market potential is enough to justify adopting two independent business strategies.
IPO in 2027? Inconclusive
The spin-off has also reignited market speculation about potential IPOs. As early as March 2022, Agresys raised US$450 million in a round of financing, when the company's valuation exceeded US$7 billion.
However, the official statement on September 9 did not mention any IPO plans. Fortune and CoinDesk both noted that the company lacked specific details on the issue. Therefore, the launch in 2027 will still remain in the hypothetical stage rather than an announced established project.
Regarding the much-watched MetaMask token issuance issue, there have been rumors for many years, but there is still uncertainty. The company currently guarantees users that the security of their keys and funds will be guaranteed by the application itself. In addition, MetaMask's application scope has exceeded the original Ethereum framework and has even integrated support for Bitcoin.
