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Circle brings advanced wallets to Solana
Circle, a cryptocurrency finance company, recently announced the expansion of its Web3 services to include support for the Solana blockchain, introducing advanced features such as programmable wallets and gas stations.
This development is intended to improve both the functionality and user experience of Circle’s offerings.
Simplified development with programmable wallets and service stations
The integration will be carried out in two main phases. Initially, Circle will introduce essential application programming interfaces (APIs) to the Solana blockchain to facilitate secure transfers of fungible tokens.
Key features of this phase include programmable wallets and a service station, which will enable the sponsorship of transaction fees on behalf of users, with the aim of significantly improving the user experience.
Developers will benefit from the ability to scale their applications more effectively by overcoming the technical complexities associated with private key security, node infrastructure, transaction fees, onboarding and authentication flows.
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This simplification is expected to allow developers to focus more on expanding applications and business without the usual constraints.
In the next phase of the launch, Circle plans to introduce support for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and enable program interactions through the Smart Contract platform.
These improvements will align Solana with other major Web3-supporting blockchains such as Ethereum, Polygon, and Avalanche.
The added features are expected to provide developers with the tools needed to integrate NFTs into applications, potentially transforming areas such as brand loyalty programs and gaming experiences.
Promote innovation in the Solana ecosystem
Additionally, Circle highlighted its commitment to the Solana developer community by providing the essential tools and resources needed to build secure, scalable, fast and cost-effective applications. In doing so, Circle aims to facilitate wider adoption of blockchain technology.
Circle expressed particular enthusiasm for Solana’s capabilities in managing payments use cases, which are closely aligned with Circle’s mission to facilitate seamless exchanges of value that contribute to global economic prosperity.
In particular, the integration highlights programmable wallets that allow the configuration of automatic interactions with smart contracts, thus reducing the need for manual execution of tasks and improving the efficiency of transactions based on specific conditions.
The announcement also comes at a time when Solana has seen significant growth and activities.
According to Hello Moon, May saw a record 41.5 million active addresses on its blockchain, signaling strong engagement within the ecosystem. This surge in activity is part of the reason why Circle chose to support Solana.
Anticipating future needs, Solana is preparing for major upgrades, including the Firedancer upgrade scheduled for 2025, aimed at improving scalability and minimizing network downtime.
This update comes in the wake of recent operational challenges, such as a notable five-hour outage. The Solana Foundation, in collaboration with Jump Crypto, is focusing on developing independent validation clients to support this update.
Recognized by Fintech leaders: PayPal and Coinbase
Other fintech giants such as PayPal and Coinbase have also recognized and supported the Solana ecosystem. PayPal integrated its PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin onto Solana at the end of May Coinbase has launched a new smart wallet.
This wallet is part of a larger effort to make digital transactions more accessible and secure, targeting one billion users at scale. The wallet eliminates the need for recovery phrases, significantly improving user security and ease of use.
Additionally, Coinbase’s smart wallet promises a “gas-free” on-chain experience, reducing transaction costs by leveraging multi-chain integrations. This innovative feature addresses key barriers, such as high fees and slow processing times, that have previously discouraged mainstream adoption.
The accompanying web app offers a range of management tools, allowing users to manage assets and identities more efficiently, as well as purchasing, sending and managing NFTs.
These developments reflect a growing recognition and adoption of Solana in the fintech sector, spurred by innovations that simplify user interactions with cryptocurrencies and contribute to the scalability and reliability of the ecosystem.