UX Challenges in Web 3.0 and GameFi
The user experience (UX) in Web 3.0 and GameFi has been a major barrier to adoption. Setting up wallets, paying gas fees, and managing private keys can be daunting for average users.
Account Abstraction: A UX Revolution
Account abstraction decouples wallets from private keys, allowing users to use smart contracts as their accounts. This simplifies the UX in several ways:
- Arbitrary Verification: Users can set up accounts using familiar methods like Google or Apple.
- Sponsored Transactions: Users can pay gas fees in any ERC-20 token or link them to their fiat cards, eliminating the need for ETH balances.
- Trusted Sessions: GameFi projects can approve transactions during play sessions, streamlining the experience.
Layer-Three Solutions and Zero Gas
Layer-three solutions are application-specific blockchains built on layer-two Ethereum projects. They offer even lower gas fees and higher throughput. By combining them with account abstraction’s sponsored transactions, developers can offer free-to-play, play-to-earn experiences.
A New Generation of GameFi Apps
With account abstraction and layer-three solutions, we can expect a new generation of GameFi apps:
- Distributed via popular app stores
- Linked to user credentials
- Zero gas fees
- Fiat withdrawals
This will create a seamless gaming experience that rivals Web 2.0, while offering the benefits of data ownership and earning potential.
