Opera has announced that its Android web browser will get a built-in cryptocurrency wallet with support for Ethereum’s Web3 API.<\/p>\n
This means users will be able to browse the Internet as normal while interacting with blockchain-based applications such as CryptoKitties.<\/p>\n
Users will also be able to make and receive payments using their browser’s cryptocurrency wallet.<\/p>\n
Unlike other dApp browsers and interfaces, Opera allows users to explore decentralised applications through a familiar browser interface – without the need for extensions such as MetaMask.<\/p>\n
Opera said its browser uses the user’s system unlock screen code as a private key, meaning there is also no need for learning new passwords.<\/p>\n
The browser’s built-in Ethereum wallet will also support ERC20 and ERC721 tokens.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving a crypto wallet in the browser brings the cash experience to the world of online payments,\u201d said Opera crypto product lead Charles Hamel.<\/p>\n
\u200b\u201cPaying with the crypto wallet is like sending digital cash straight from your phone, and we\u2019ve just made it easier.”<\/p>\n
Opera added that it is the first major browser to interface directly with the decentralised web.<\/p>\n
“By becoming the first major browser to open up to Web 3.0, we would like to contribute to making the Internet of the future more accessible,” said Hamel.<\/p>\n
Android users can sign up for the beta preview of the Opera cryptocurrency wallet on the Google Play Store<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n