MetaMask Bug Shortens SSD Lifespan, Users Warn on GitHub
Summary
Consensys will soon release a fix for the MetaMask browser extension, which has been reported to write excessive data to solid-state drives (SSDs), potentially reducing their lifespan. Users have noted unusually high disk activity, with one report indicating a rate of five megabytes per second, leading to 500 gigabytes of data written daily. The issue primarily affects users with large state data. Consensys is investigating the problem and aims to reduce the size and frequency of data writes. Reports of the issue date back to May, with ongoing complaints from users about significant SSD wear. The MetaMask team is actively working on a solution.
