MetaMask / MetaMask/metamask-extension

Multichain: Don't Require Network Connectivity Before Unlock

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Description

### What is this about?

At present the extension attempts to connect to a network before the user has unlocked their wallet. We need to remove network dependency before removing the network picker.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. First trace the wallet unlock flow and its network initialization dependency, then clarify the expected offline-before-unlock behavior and add coverage showing that unlocking no longer requires network connectivity.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
authentication, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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