Сообщается, что Microsoft тестирует интеграцию Web3-кошелька в браузер Edge
Microsoft is reportedly working on integrating a crypto and nonfungible token (NFT) friendly Web3 wallet into its Edge web browser.
In a March 17 Twitter thread, software documenter — and occasional info leaker — Albacore shared a series of supposed Edge user interface (UI) screenshots showing the early stages of the firm’s new Web3 wallet.
“Newest in the gauntlet of questionable upcoming Microsoft Edge features, a crypto wallet not really sure how to feel about this kind of thing being baked into the default browser,” Albacore pessimistically noted.
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Newest in the gauntlet of questionable upcoming Microsoft Edge features, a crypto wallet
Not really sure how to feel about this kind of thing being baked into the default browser, what are your thoughts?
More screenshots of the UI in the next tweet ➡️ pic.twitter.com/GAUPiZGLIY
— Albacore (@thebookisclosed) March 17, 2023
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The first screenshot is of an introductory page to the Edge wallet, with Microsoft seemingly noting that: “we encourage you to test our first Web3 wallet and provide candid feedback along the journey.”
If found to be true, it appears that the wallet will be noncustodial, with Microsoft having no access to passwords and recovery keys, while it will also be “embedded in Edge” as opposed to being an installed browser extension.
The accompanying screenshots show the ability to swap, send and buy crypto assets, with crypto exchange Coinbase and Web3 infrastructure firm MoonPay displayed as integrated “platforms that help you purchase and deposit crypto to your wallet. ”
In terms of NFTs, the UI simply states: «просматривайте различные торговые площадки, чтобы найти свой первый NFT, по мере накопления коллекции NFT мы будем упорядочивать их здесь.»
Потенциальный шаг Microsoft знаменует собой еще одну недавнюю попытку значительно расширить предложения и возможности Edge, который в целом отстает по популярности от таких конкурентов, как Google Chrome и Apple Safari.
7 февраля компания Microsoft объявила об интеграции поисковых систем с искусственным интеллектом и чата с помощью ChatGPT от OpenAI в рамках новых обновлений поисковой системы Bing и браузера Edge.