Add custom IPFS gateway
The IPFS gateway makes it possible to access and view data hosted by third parties. You can add a custom IPFS gateway or continue using the default.
Show ENS domains in address bar
MetaMask lets you see ENS domains like "https://metamask.eth" right in your browser's address bar. Here's how it works:
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MetaMask checks with Ethereum's ENS contract to find the code connected to the ENS name.
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If the code is linked to IPFS, it gets the content from the IPFS network.
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Then, you can see the content, usually a website or something similar.
Regular browsers don't usually handle ENS or IPFS addresses, but MetaMask helps with that. Using this feature might share your IP address with IPFS third-party services.