- Magic Eden is launching a new multi-chain crypto wallet that supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon to allow easier access to NFTs across different blockchains.
- The wallet is initially a browser extension but will expand to mobile and integrate features like cross-chain swaps, portfolio tracking, and fiat onramps to improve user experience.
- Magic Eden chose a self-custodial wallet to align with Web3 values, but aims to simplify self-custody over time to balance decentralization with usability.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were once confined to individual blockchains like Ethereum. But as the NFT market expands, so does the need for solutions that work across multiple chains. Enter Magic Eden, one of the leading NFT marketplaces, which is now launching a multi-chain crypto wallet to unite Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.
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NEWS: @MagicEden launches new wallet for cross chain collectors
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Magic Eden Sees a Multi-Chain Future
Jack Lu, CEO of Magic Eden, believes firmly in a multi-chain world for NFTs. Until now, users have had to juggle numerous wallets to access NFTs on different blockchains. The new Magic Eden wallet aims to fix this fragmentation by supporting assets across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.
Initially a browser extension, the wallet will later expand to mobile and integrate features like cross-chain swaps, portfolio tracking, and fiat onramps. By consolidating everything under one roof, Magic Eden can provide a smoother user experience across blockchains.
The Importance of Self-Custody in Web3
Despite the complications, Magic Eden has opted for a self-custodial wallet over a centralized, email-based solution. Lu believes that self-custody aligns with the ethos of Web3 and decentralized ownership. Users must manage their own seed phrases, but Magic Eden is working to simplify the process over time.
Smoothing Out the Multi-Wallet Experience
The Magic Eden team is optimizing its wallet to avoid issues like competing browser extensions. They are collaborating with Exodus to enable smoother connections across wallets. The goal is a unified portal for managing NFTs and crypto, no matter which blockchains they live on.
While self-custody is a priority today, Lu envisions a future where self-custody and simplicity can co-exist. Magic Eden aims to deliver an easy onboarding experience while preserving user control. If the wallet takes off, it could be a major step toward mainstream adoption of NFTs across chains.
