5 Best Web 3 and Blockchain Browsers for Mobile and Desktop. You Won’t Believe Which is Number 3

Shuttle (Formerly Cryptoruppted)
3 min readJun 29, 2023

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Written by Godwin Okwong

The thing about technology is that it gets better everyday than the last. The same way more useful and appealing UIs are developed, the same way security protocols are developed.

However, development only arises as a need to solve an existing or persisting problem—new and more interactive UIs are developed to solve an existing or persisting usability problem, and security protocols are developed in order to solve a breach or other security-risk issues.

Therefore, this means that development, no matter how technical and expensive, goes in two ways; the good and problem-solving aspect, as well as the bad and problem-creating aspect.

To this end, there arises the need for softwares and tech firms to invest more in their R&D sectors, as well as the need for the internet transitioning from its initial stage to the present Web 3 stage we’re experiencing. This article intends to make a few guided recommendations based on the author’s perspective of what he believes are the best internet browsers for Web 3 and crypto platforms. Since privacy and security features define the ideal web 3 and crypto browser, the best browsers for this purpose are essentially a list of the best modern browsers. However, for the best browsing experience for their operations, you need more than that, considering their UIs and UXs.

When it comes to web browsers for cryptocurrency and web3 activities, there are a few popular options that are worth considering:

Brave Browser

Brave is a privacy-focused browser that blocks ads and trackers by default. It has built-in support for the Basic Attention Token (BAT) cryptocurrency and offers features like a built-in cryptocurrency wallet and seamless integration with decentralized applications (dApps).

MetaMask

Although not a standalone browser, MetaMask is a browser extension available for Firefox, Chrome, and Brave. It acts as a digital wallet for managing Ethereum-based tokens and allows users to interact with decentralized applications. MetaMask is widely used in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Opera Browser

Opera has been an early adopter of cryptocurrency-related features. It has a built-in cryptocurrency wallet, supports Ethereum-based dApps, and allows users to make transactions using cryptocurrencies directly within the browser.

Firefox with extensions

Firefox is a popular open-source browser that can be enhanced with various extensions to support cryptocurrency and web3 activities. For example, you can use extensions like MetaMask or other blockchain-specific extensions to interact with different networks and dApps.

Chromium-based browsers with extensions

Browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, which are based on the Chromium engine, can also be equipped with extensions such as MetaMask to enable cryptocurrency and web3 functionality.

Ultimately, the choice of a browser depends on your specific requirements and preferences. It’s a good idea to research and experiment with different options to find the one that suits your needs best.

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