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Xverse is an non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet used to interact with Bitcoin and other blockchains built on top of it (known as Layer 2), such as Stacks blockchain. It allows users to access their Bitcoin wallet through a browser extension or mobile app, which can then be used to interact with decentralized applications.[1]

Overview

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Xverse allows users to store and manage account keys, broadcast transactions, send and receive Bitcoin-based cryptocurrencies and tokens, and securely connect to decentralized applications through a compatible web browser or the mobile app's built-in browser.[1]

Websites or other decentralized applications are able to connect, authenticate, and/or integrate other smart contract functionality with a user's Xverse wallet (and any other similar blockchain wallet browser extensions) via JavaScript code that allows the website to send action prompts, signature requests, or transaction requests to the user through Xverse as an intermediary.

History

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Xverse was created by Secret Key Labs in 2021[2] as open source software.

Prior to 2022, Xverse had only been available as a mobile application. Given the popularity of Xverse among cryptocurrency users, and its lack of an official browser extension for desktop users, they launched it on December 8, 2022.[3]

In 2023, Xverse has raised $5 million in a seed round led by industry investor Jump Crypto.[4][5][6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "What is Xverse Wallet?". Xverse | Help Center.
  2. ^ "Xverse - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding". Crunchbase.
  3. ^ "Xverse Launches Desktop Browser Extension". www.xverse.app. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  4. ^ Betz, Brandy (2023-08-10). "Jump Crypto Backs $5M Round for Bitcoin Wallet Xverse". www.coindesk.com. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  5. ^ "Bitcoin Web3 wallet Xverse raises $5 million in seed funding round led by Jump Crypto". Cointelegraph.
  6. ^ Khatri, Yogita. "Bitcoin wallet Xverse raises $5 million from Franklin Templeton and others". The Block.
  7. ^ "Jump Crypto Backs $5M Round for Bitcoin Wallet Xverse". Yahoo Finance. 2023-08-10. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  8. ^ Beganski, Decrypt / André (2023-08-10). "Jump Crypto Leads $5 Million Seed Round in Bitcoin Wallet Xverse". Decrypt. Retrieved 2024-08-20.