MetaMask / MetaMask/metamask-extension

You can warn, but you cannot completely forbid

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Description

### What is this about?

I am a developer, i frequently transfer tokens to contract,

in the past, metamsk only warn, but now it completely forbid, and warn: This address is a token contract address. If you send tokens to this address, you will lose them.

I can not continue, and i find settings without findings solutions.

any one can help

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the token transfer to a contract address and inspect the available settings related to MetaMask's warning or blocking behavior. No files, tests, technical details, or acceptance criteria are provided; completion depends on establishing the intended behavior and verifying it in the transfer flow.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
blockchain, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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