Consensys, the company behind MetaMask, is addressing a bug causing the browser extension to write excessive data, potentially shortening SSD lifespan. The abnormal disk writing issue, reported by users like ripper31337, can total 500GB daily, affecting SSDs. A fix is expected soon, as Consensys investigates and works on reducing state size.

SSDs typically last 5-10 years but can fail faster with intensive use, as seen with MetaMask. Consensys is actively investigating the issue and preparing a fix to address the unusually high disk activity reported by some users. Strategies are being explored to minimize state size and data fetching frequency.

Users have reported the bug as early as May 9, with one user mentioning 100GB of data written in a day by the MetaMask plugin on Chrome. The problem persists, as another user, PopCatMAGA, shared on July 17 that their SSD lifespan has been significantly impacted. Consensys is aware of the issue and working on a solution to resolve it promptly.

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