Opera Browser Launches Inbuilt Ethereum Wallet Support in Private Beta Rollout

In a noteworthy move for the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector, Opera announced support for an inbuilt Ethereum wallet for its users on July 11, 2018.Opera's Cryptocurrency Push.

As reported by The Next Web, the wallet is developed to provide users with an easy-to-access interface with additional support for Ethereum's "Web3" Application Programming Interface.

While the feature remains in private beta mode, reports suggest the company is swiftly inviting users to test the update.

Psst! Opera for Android now has a built-in crypto wallet.

The service will now support third-party decentralized applications, meaning developers can now build interactive platforms for users which bridge the internet, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain.

"Paying with the Crypto Wallet is like sending digital cash straight from your phone, and we've just made it easier. 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."

In January 2018, the company introduced a firewall against unauthorized cryptocurrency miner as part of their "Opera 50" browser update.

For cryptocurrency enthusiasts, the launch indicates a move away from online cryptocurrency wallets and browser extensions, which have proven their lack of security on several instances.

Even the famous MyEtherWallet, an inbuilt browser wallet, faced the wrath of hackers in April 2018.

Attackers infiltrated the internet's Border Gateway Protocol and Domain Name Service to exploit a vulnerability in the popular Ethereum wallet causing several users to complain of lost funds after manually ignoring a security warning.