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<\/p>\nMicrosoft is reportedly working on integrating a crypto and nonfungible token (NFT) friendly Web3 wallet into its Edge web browser. <\/p>\n
In a March 17 Twitter thread, software documenter \u2014 and occasional info leaker \u2014 Albacore shared a series of supposed Edge user interface (UI) screenshots showing the early stages of the firm\u2019s new Web3 wallet. <\/p>\n
\u201cNewest in the gauntlet of questionable upcoming Microsoft Edge features, a crypto wallet not really sure how to feel about this kind of thing being baked into the default browser,\u201d Albacore pessimistically noted. <\/p>\n
The first screenshot is of an introductory page to the Edge wallet, with Microsoft seemingly noting that: \u201cwe encourage you to test our first Web3 wallet and provide candid feedback along the journey.\u201d<\/p>\n
If found to be true, it appears that the wallet will be non-custodial with Microsoft having no access to passwords and recovery keys, while it will also be \u201cembedded in Edge\u201d as opposed to being an installed browser extension. <\/p>\n
The accompanying screenshots show the ability to swap, send and buy crypto assets, with crypto exchange Coinbase and Web3 infrastructure firm MoonPay displayed as integrated\u00a0 \u201cplatforms that help you purchase and deposit crypto to your wallet.\u201d<\/p>\n
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In terms of NFTs, the UI simply states: \u201cbrowse different marketplaces to find your first NFT, as you build your collection of NFTs, we\u2019ll organize them here.\u201d <\/p>\n
The potential move from Microsoft marks another recent effort to significantly ramp up the offerings and capabilities of Edge, which has generally lagged behind competitors such as Google\u2019s Chrome and Apple\u2019s Safari in terms of popularity. <\/p>\n