Developers: | Opera Software |
Date of the premiere of the system: | January 2022 |
Branches: | Internet services |
2022: Start cryptobrauser
On January 19, 2022 Opera , a new browser based on Web3 was released with features such as a built-in crypto-wheeler, easy access to exchanges/and cryptocurrenciesNFT support for decentralized applications (dApps). Opera Crypto Browser at the time of announcement is available in beta on PC, and. Mac Android The new version for iOS is also in development.
A key feature of Opera Crypto Browser is the built-in non-storage wallet, which will support blockchains from the very beginning, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Celo and Nervos. Opera also announced a partnership with Polygon and other companies. The idea is to provide users with access to their cryptocurrency without any extensions, as well as with the possibility of using third-party wallets. It is possible to purchase cryptocurrencies through fiat currency for cryptography, exchange cryptocurrency directly in the wallet, send and receive it and check the balance of your wallet. It also has a secure clipboard that ensures that other applications will not be able to transfer data when copying/pasting text.
Another main feature of Opera Crypto Browser is Web3 support, also known as blockchain-based decentralized Internet. In addition to providing additional security using blockchain encryption, it allows users to access things such as GameFi, "where you can earn money by playing all kinds of metaverse," Opera notes. It also offers Crypto Corner with the latest blockchain news, which also "allows you to develop your Web3 skills," according to Opera. The company also said it is working to implement a more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly Ethereum Layer 2 standard and wants to do so "as soon as possible."
Since Web3 is built around cryptography and decentralized Internet, browsers that support Web3 have built-in support for decentralized applications, also known as DApps. Web3 also supports decentralized finance (DeFi). These terms are still alien to many regular web browsers, and Opera is trying to solve this problem. Opera explains that it wants to "simplify the Web3 user experience, which often confuses ordinary users."[1]