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Title: [2018/07/13]Android Phone Web Browser Adds Cryptocurrency Wallet
Post by: johnine on July 14, 2018, 01:22:35 PM
The latest version of the Opera for Android will introduce a built-in cryptocurrency wallet. This means that Opera’s 322 million user base will all own a crypto-wallet. There will be no additional apps needed to use ETH, ERC-20 tokens or ERC-721 tokens. The developers plan to add support for additional cryptocurrencies such as BTC in the future. “Our hope is that this will accelerate the transition of cryptocurrencies from speculation and investment to being used for actual payments and transactions in our users’ daily lives.” - Charles Hamel, Opera Cryptocurrency wallet Product Lead



Read more here: https://www.bitcoinglobalnews.com/single-post/2018/07/12/Crypto-Market-Update-12-July-2018


Title: Re: [2018/07/13]Android Phone Web Browser Adds Cryptocurrency Wallet
Post by: jhenfelipe on July 14, 2018, 02:47:49 PM
I think that would help in spreading the idea about cryptocurrencies. However, I wonder about the security. If it's in the browser, wouldn't it be more vulnerable to hacks? Wanted to check about it and all other details in their official blog, but unfortunately, it isn't available right now.