Opera claims its Crypto internet tool Project is designed to cater to the sensibilities of this new blockchain-powered web3.

“It simplifies a web3 user experience that is often bewildering for mainstream users.

Opera believes web3 has to be easy to use for the decentralized web to reach its full potential.”

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Hogwash

Not everyone, however, is sold on the idea of web3 or Opera’s intentions.

“Companies like to talk about blockchain like it’s some kind of magic,” said Dawe.

“Every argument on it is ridiculous.

Opera’s new Web3 Crypto browser encouraging a user to create a crypto wallet

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You only have to look at the reports ofchild abuse images being hidden in crypto blockchains.

It will only continue to get worse.”

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Dawe isn’t alone.

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I would lie if I told you I knew much about Opera’s intentions.

“The NFT and crypto markets are absolutely rammedfull of fraud; it’sreported constantly.

There is nothing an NFT can do that needs to be an NFT.”