Opera for Android integrates Bitcoin and Tron blockchain support

Opera, one of the first browsers to integrate a crypto wallet to enable access to Web 3, has announced the latest version of its Opera browser for Android – Opera for Android 54.

This version of the popular browser integrates Bitcoin (BTC) and Tron payments to its crypto wallet, in addition to a refreshed user interface (UI) with ten new colour themes.

The Android browser had only ever supported Ethereum, and has now added support for Bitcoin and Tron, enabling payments and transactions to be made directly in the browser without any extensions. By opening its Crypto Wallet to some of the world’s most popular cryptocurrencies, Opera is making it possible to send and receive these virtual currencies directly from the browser in the same way one would send or receive an image or music file.

Opera also now supports online payments with blockchain where merchant support exists. This means users can do more with their cryptocurrency, including sending Bitcoin, Tron and Ethereum from person to person and interacting with websites to pay for goods or services.

“We realise that mobile browsers are no longer just a means to connect users to the internet – they have evolved into multipurpose tools that are actively removing the barriers to owning and transacting using cryptocurrencies,” said Stefan Stjernelund, product manager of Opera for Android.

Colourful interface with transition focus

Opera has added a splash of colour to its user experience. The browser’s upgraded UI focuses on reducing unnecessary distractions by introducing a new concept called “transition focus”.

“Transition focus is a beautiful interface that features a clean, bloat-free design to ensure features like a free unlimited VPN, a built-in ad blocker and the Crypto Wallet that can be accessed quickly and fluidly,” adds Stjernelund.

Opera has added ten colour options that enable users to adjust the browser to their taste and preference. The browser’s colour themes can match the Android system's dark or light mode or be set up independently.

Stjernelund continues: “We want the Opera browser to set a new standard among browsers by providing the features that a modern browser should have. With this version, we are ushering in a series of design changes and digital tools that speak to the future of browsing, one that goes beyond just connecting users to the internet.”