Opera's Browser With Built-In Crypto Wallet Launches for iPhones

Users of Android phones and desktop computers have had the option to use Opera's blockchain-friendly browser for months now, but iPhone owners have been left out of the fun.

That's now changed with the launch of the latest version of Opera Touch for iOS.

As per a blog post from the firm, the new browser option is largely identical to the above-mentioned offerings, providing a built-in cryptocurrency wallet and the ability to run Web 3.0 and decentralized apps (dapps) without a third-party plugin.

Opera says:

"We believe that the Web of today will be the interface to the decentralized web of tomorrow (Web 3). With built-in Crypto Wallet, the browser has the potential to renew and extend its important role as a tool to access information, make transactions online and manage users’ online identities in a way that gives them more control."

The wallet currently allows users to hold, transact and make payments in ethereum and all ERC-20 standard tokens and stablecoins, as well as collectibles such as CryptoKitties via the ERC-721 standard.

The Opera website says the wallet can automatically detect and list any ERC-20 tokens used in ethereum dapps, such as in-game currencies.

Dapps can be accessed by typing their address directly in the browser, avoiding the need to use third-party extensions

In order to start using dapps, users will need to purchase ethereum (ETH) and store it in the Opera wallet. Once there, a selection of dapps will be listed in the store in the app, the post says.

App image courtesy of Opera