- Microsoft is behind a non-custodial crypto wallet prototype within its Edge browser.
- According to some filtered screenshots, the crypto wallet will offer the possibility of buying cryptocurrencies through Coinbase and MoonPay. If this application is launched, Edge will join browsers such as Opera and Brave, which already have this service.
Microsoft It is one of the most important companies in the world and not only in terms of technology. In the list of largest companies by market capitalization, it appears second, with a total of $2.018 billion dollars, only behind Apple ($2.504 billion), and it is close to launching a novelty that could make it grow even more.
Developed and founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, Microsoft revolutionized the computer market and while its achievements are enormous, for decades it has had a weakness: its browser. The competition, more precisely Google, has crushed the number of users and the team is behind an idea that could change the scene.
The old Internet Explorer gave way to Edge to try to gain market share, however, Chrome did not lose ground. The study of Stat Counter details that in February 2023, 65.74% of users use the Google browser, followed by Safari (18.86%) and Edge (4.27%).
Now, Microsoft plans to land on Web3, which fills the entire crypto sector with expectations. It is behind a non-custodial crypto wallet prototype within the company’s default Edge browser.
Data about the Microsoft crypto wallet is leaked
The information emerged from the leak by user Albacore, who is a software researcher from Central Europe. The screenshots show “a user interface for a cryptocurrency wallet, a decentralized app explorer, a news feed, and the ability to buy cryptocurrencies through Coinbase and MoonPay.”as described Decrypt.
According to the explanation given by the researcher, Microsoft has everything ready to make the announcement, since it “is integrated” into the latest versions. At the moment it is hidden and out of the reach of users.
Does this mean that you will see the market launch soon? No. Albacore assures that Microsoft has created a large number of projects that in the end do not end up coming out, however he points out that he has tested the wallet and it works correctly, for which he has no doubt that it will be launched on the market.
“Considering I was able to use it without issue, I’d imagine a deployment isn’t out of the question.Albacore told Decrypt.
Browsers and crypto wallets
Microsoft’s proposal is innovative and striking, especially considering the company’s background, although not novel. Currently the market already has browsers of this type. Opera and Brave are two of the options to mention.
Opera, which was released in 1995, the same year that Internet Explorer was implemented, has incorporated a crypto wallet and connection with decentralized applications in your “Opera Crypto Browser”. B.rave, meanwhile, rewards its users for using it with the BAT token.
In turn, the latter added support for the Solana blockchain and also allows customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly from the Brave Wallet, which is already integrated.
When asked if Microsoft is close to launching its wallet, the company replied as follows.
“At Microsoft, we regularly test new features to explore new experiences for our customers. We look forward to learning and collecting customer feedback, but we have nothing more to share at this time.” revealed a spokesperson.
This could be one of the important moves for a company that always tries to go one step further when it comes to innovations. This tool, unlike Google Chrome, could have a very positive impact on your market.
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