imToken unveils imToken Web, offering a seamless Web3 experience at the Web3 Coffee Carnival during Devcon 7. This initiative aims to integrate crypto into daily life, bridging the gap between blockchain technology and real-world use.
Since the start of 2024, the Ethereum community has become increasingly aware that, while the underlying infrastructure is well-developed and a variety of rollup solutions are emerging to tackle the scalability issue, there remains a shortage of practical, consumer-facing applications.
At EDCON 2024, Vitalik stated that while Ethereum focused on theory over the past decade, the focus for the next decade would shift toward building impactful, real-world applications. With the regulatory environment expected to improve, the ecosystem now needs to prioritize creating consumer applications that bridge the gap between Web3 and Web2, from liquidity integration to the development of new use cases.
At Devcon 7, the community's growing sense of momentum and creativity around consumer applications is evident.
So, what would a better user experience look like? Our answer is “Token-centric design” and here’s why:
- Tokens carry both information and value across the network. They embody the intrinsic value of blockchain utilities as well as digital assets. It’s intuitive to think—and true—that the most direct interactions, as well as the most direct value extraction, occur through tokens.
- Ethereum ushered in the era of smart contracts, transforming traditional tokens into dynamic, programmable assets. These tokens now go beyond simple value transfer and storage, becoming a novel type of data that evolves continuously, offering possibilities that extend well beyond the realm of text, images, and multimedia. Given their complex and dynamic nature, there is a need for precise, real-time information to detail their states and values—information that is best connected and displayed directly from the token's perspective.
- As tokens emerge as a new and effective means of storing, transferring, and growing value, it's essential to clearly articulate information about the token itself and the outcomes it can generate. imToken refers to this as "Token Function," which essentially defines what a token can do and the specific outcomes it delivers. This concept promotes an intent-based approach and makes token-centric design a logical evolution for navigating the complex, multi-chain, multi-state nature of tokens.
Currently, accessing Web3 often means downloading and creating a wallet, which can be a barrier for newcomers. With imToken's token-centric approach, users start with tokens, seamlessly create accounts using AA (Account Abstraction) technology, and continue interacting with, managing, and operating tokens throughout the journey.
A New Frontier: imToken Web
Start your token journey! Explore tokens at imToken Web (https://web.token.im) and experience our new token-centric design.
Note: imToken Web is currently in beta, offering users a preview of the token-centric experience. As the product is still undergoing rapid iteration, it may contain bugs or vulnerabilities. Please use with caution. imToken welcomes your feedback as we collectively explore the future of tokens.