Opera has just unveiled a browser specially designed to manage cryptocurrency wallets. It is based on the principle of a decentralized Internet, the Web3.
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Famous for its Web browser integrating a vpn, Opera is now investing in cryptocurrencies by launching its “ Crypto Browser “. The inventor of the system Windows miter bar offers a whole universe Web3 based, i.e., a Internet decentralized. Its philosophy is that the data is managed by blockchains and is not processed by closed platforms.
The apps that work through the browser are then called DApps, for decentralized applications. The main functionality of this browser available in beta version at the moment is therefore the management of portfolios of cryptocurrencies and NFT. It supports cryptocurrencies as’Ethereum, Bitcoin, Celo and Nervos. The firm intends to enter into other partnerships, in particular with Polygon.
On the way to Web3
No need for an extension, but it is still possible to use third-party wallets, in complete safety, even when performing copy-paste operations. As the practice of blockchain leads to significant environmental impacts, Opera also announced that it was going to integrate the standard Etherium 2.0 who wants to be more economical in energy. Likewise, in addition to this crypto management, Opera also gives access to its classic web browser and also its version dedicated to players. This new browser is now available for android, Windows and Macs. A version iOS should be published soon.
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