Opera To Explore Blockchain Opportunities, Partners With Ledger Capital

After becoming the first web browser to add a built-in crypto wallet to its software, Opera has now set sights on crypto parent technology – blockchain.

According to a press release by the Norwegian-based internet company, it has partnered with blockchain advisory and financial services firm, Ledger Capital. The goal of the new union is for Ledger Capital to help Opera discover further applications and use-cases of the blockchain to its products.

Ding’an Fei, Managing Partner at Ledger Capital shared his thoughts about the new deal and what his firm can bring to Opera products.

“We are excited to work with an innovator and industry leader like Opera. We are looking forward to exploring the next steps in how Opera will leverage its massive ecosystem and technical competencies to create exponential value for its user base and the greater blockchain space,” Fei said in the press release.

Opera Leads Web Browsers For Crypto and Blockchain Integration

While the developers of popular web browsers such as Firefox, Explorer, and Chrome are still contemplating on how to get involved with cryptocurrencies and blockchain, Opera is taking a bold step towards integrating the new-edge invention.

Early in July, Opera introduced a built-in crypto wallet and support for web 3.0. This addition meant that users and developers no longer needed to install other desktop wallets to manage their digital assets.

At that time, Charles Hamel, Product Lead of Opera’s crypto wallet said,

“Having a crypto wallet in the browser brings the cash experience to the world of online payments. Paying with the crypto wallet is like sending digital cash straight from your phone, and we’ve just made it easier. This opens up new possibilities for merchants and content creators alike.”

Digging dip into blockchain technology could help Opera provide more secured and decentralized products to users, and this will likely attract more people to the company in the future.