Extending Web3 Provider for Better UX
summary
Portis extends the standard Web3 provider with concrete UX features: cloud‑encrypted private keys (no custodial key access), a lightweight SDK3 that loads only on authentication, and simple two‑line integration. It supports 150+ dapps, was acquired by ShapeShift for $50M, and lets apps switch chains at runtime via changeNetwork, sponsor small user interactions with a capped gas station network ($1/hr useful for message signing), request user email with scope to replace separate logins, and do one‑click crypto buys via direct purchase.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Start
- 5:42What a Web 3 Provider Does
- 11:43Non-Authenticated Methods
- 18:03Network
- 18:37App Id
- 22:41Show Portals
- 23:31Logout
- 24:13Event Handlers
- 24:53Multiple Wallets
- 25:21Gas Relays
- 26:32Direct Purchase
