- Phantom launches optional usernames for wallet users.
- Usernames aim to enhance ease of use.
- Privacy is the main focus of the upcoming feature.
Solana, which saw major ecosystem growth in the past few months, continues to focus on user experience. By making its products more user-friendly, it hopes to attract more users to its network
Recently, Phantom, the biggest wallet on Solana, has announced one such user-friendly feature. The optional wallet usernames aim to make sending crypto from one user to another simpler than ever.
Phantom’s Usernames Simplify Crypto Transfers
Solana’s Phantom Wallet is getting a boost in usability with its new feature. On Tuesday, September 17, Phantom announced the launch of its usernames, allowing users to create custom identifiers for their wallets.
The rollout of the feature will be optional. Phantom also says that the feature will not affect the underlying privacy and security of the app. The username feature will become available in early access to long-time Phantom users. Over the next few days, access will be expanded to all users.
According to Phantom, usernames will make sending cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and tokens to friends and partners more intuitive. It will also reduce the likelihood of errors caused by misidentifying long addresses.
Usability Remains Phantom’s Main Focus
User experience remains one of the main roadblocks for more adoption in crypto. Despite the enormous investments, crypto apps struggle to attract users. This is because most crypto apps are seen as complicated, prone to errors, and difficult to use.
Increasingly, crypto companies are recognizing this fact. Both Solana and Phantom are introducing features that help make using their products easier. For one, Solana boasts that its fast transactions and low fees make for a better experience.
Phantom is also introducing user-friendly features. Its simple user interface appeals to new users. Moreover, the app is also available for most popular browsers, as well as Android and iOS app.
On the Flipside
- In May, Phantom Wallet topped the US App Store charts, thanks to a “tap to earn” app game TapSwap on Telegram.
- In May, Phantom acquired Bitski to simplify user onboarding in the browser. Notably, Bitski’s browser extension enables users to create wallets with just their email address, making onboarding much easier.
Why This Matters
By rolling out user-friendly features, crypto apps like Phantom are expanding access to new users. This is key for making crypto applications go mainstream.
Read more about more Phantom Wallet features:
Solana’s Phantom Wallet Goes Multichain, Overhauls NFTs
Read more about TON partnering with Curve Finance:
TON Foundation Joins Curve Amid Stablecoin Growth on Chain
