Encouraging Mainstream Adoption of Web 3Īccording to Opera, the integration of Web 3 functionalities on its newest web browser for iOS is to remove the stumbling blocks that may have prevented the mainstream adoption of Web 3.
“Opera with Crypto Wallet supports the Ethereum Web3 API, making interaction with these dApps seamless to the user,” said the company.
In the same manner, a wallet integrated into the mobile browser for iOS takes away the need to use a separate application to carry out transactions given that these apps do not come with full browsing capabilities.įor the proposed decentralized apps feature, its functionality is evident in the current browser for Android where a user can access the dApps Store which features many Web 3 apps in sections such as Games & Collectibles and E-commerce. Specifically, Opera has pointed out that this will encourage the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies since wallets can easily be created for storage thereby avoiding the hurdles that were present in setting them up in the past. The cryptocurrency wallet provides an easy-to-use solution which will enable users to store blockchain-based virtual assets like bitcoin (BTC) ether (ETH) and several other ERC20 tokens.
Opera Touch is the newest mobile web browser for devices (iPhone, iPad, etc.) running on Apple’s operating system and the application will feature a cryptocurrency wallet, dApp integration, and Web 3 browsing functionalities. Per the blog post, the success of the cryptocurrency wallet and dApps explorer in Opera for Android, as well as the demand for the same features from the Ethereum community on iOS has led to the development of the Opera Touch for iOS. Opera Touch to Feature Cryptocurrency Wallet and Dapps
The move hopes to meet the demands from the Ethereum community for the same level of experience of the Web 3 browser for Android on iOS devices. Opera, a Norway-based software company, founded in 1995 has announced on March 5, 2019, that Opera Touch for iOS will soon be launched, and it will feature a cryptocurrency wallet as well as decentralized applications ( dApps) explorer.