‘Labs’ desktop version of the crypto wallet will be fully interoperable with the mobile one
On Monday, September 24, 2018, Cointelegraph has informed that Opera is launching a ‘Labs’ beta version of its desktop web browser with embedded crypto wallet functionality. ‘Labs’ is open today for private beta testers.
The new edition will enable users to authenticate Web 3.0 and decentralized application (DApp) transactions conducted form their notebook using their Android phone. ‘Labs’ is therefore fully interoperable with the mobile crypto wallet that Opera first launched as part of its beta Opera for Android in July 2018.
Users do not have to setup a new wallet and can continue to securely store their wallet keys on the hardware of their phone. The paired mobile-desktop system will also explore the opportunities offered by the phone’s system lock to make secure transactions using fingerprint confirmations for both token transfers and DApp interactions.
As in case with the mobile application, the desktop client supports digital collectibles — non-fungible digital things, such as CryptoKitties or baseball cards — that users have been able to send directly between Opera crypto wallets since September 7, 2018.
As previously stated, Opera’s interoperable mobile-desktop wallet enables clients to connect their desktop browser to the existing crypto wallet-enabled mobile application by scanning a QR code. Opera has been using such a system to synchronize desktop-mobile applications for several years, as for example, with its Whatsapp web client.
Opera’s web and mobile browsers have included anti-cryptojacking software since January 2018.