We’re thrilled to announce a major upgrade for Web3 users and developers alike: 1-Click Transactions, now available in the Pangea SDK and fully supported by the United Citizens Wallet (UCW). This feature transforms the transaction experience, bringing a smooth, Web2-like flow to blockchain transactions within Web3 apps, with all the autonomy and security of a non-custodial wallet.

1-Click Transactions: Friction-Free On-Chain Transactions

With 1-Click Transactions, developers using UCW can allow users to execute blockchain transactions directly in-app, creating a seamless, fully immersive experience that keeps users within the context of the application. This results in faster interactions and reduces the steps needed for each transaction, a usability improvement unmatched by other wallets.

Impact: Elevating the UX Standard for Web3

Pangea’s 1-Click Transactions redefine blockchain UX by combining the smooth, responsive experience of Web2 with the security and autonomy of Web3. Here’s how Pangea stands apart:

• In-App Transactions for a Fully Immersive Experience: Developers can integrate 1-click, in-app transactions, keeping users within the application environment while allowing instant, context-aware actions. For transactions requiring additional security, a standard wallet signing flow is also supported, offering both flexibility and control.
• Zero-Fee Transactions for People: Pangea’s architecture eliminates transaction costs for end-users, enhancing accessibility and ensuring users are free to engage without financial friction.
• Instant Transactions with Sub-Second Confirmation and Finality: With Pangea, transactions confirm in less than a second and reach finality within 2 seconds, giving users a real-time, responsive experience that feels like traditional applications.
• Scales to Support 15,000 Transactions per Second: Pangea’s blockchain infrastructure is capable of scaling up to 15,000 TPS, allowing high-volume applications to grow without compromising speed or user experience.

With these powerful features, Pangea delivers a superior on-chain UX that seamlessly integrates security, autonomy, and performance for a truly next-generation Web3 experience.

How It Works: Advanced Security via the Pangea Identity Protocol

At the heart of this new feature is the Pangea Identity Protocol, which ensures that all 1-Click Transactions are secure and scope-specific. Here’s how:

• Scoped Signing Keys: Each transaction key is limited to specific applications, allowing them to control the relevant smart contracts they need without risk. This scoped approach guarantees that the signing key can’t be used outside of the application’s specific smart contracts, protecting users from unauthorized transactions.
• 1-Click UX: By confining the transaction to the application environment, users gain the confidence of seamless, in-app transactions that are as secure as they are fast.

A Look Back: Challenges in Web3 Transactions

Web3 wallets have evolved to support blockchain transactions, but the user experience remains challenging, especially for non-technical users. Let’s break down the three main approaches:

1. Current Standard Wallets: High-Friction Flows
   Wallets like MetaMask and similar non-custodial wallets offer secure, user-controlled interactions, but they often require multiple steps for each transaction. Every action, from login to transaction, prompts the user for manual confirmation. This back-and-forth not only interrupts the user experience but can lead to user fatigue, lower engagement, and increased drop-off rates. While secure, this approach makes even simple transactions feel cumbersome and discourages seamless interactions within apps.
2. WalletConnect’s “Smart Sessions”: Conditional Automation with Security Trade-Offs
   WalletConnect’s "Smart Sessions" feature introduced session-based transaction approvals, where users can pre-approve specific actions within set conditions, or "policies." While this reduces friction, it opens up several risks. For one, pre-approving actions reduces the user's direct control, resembling custodial wallet risks. Additionally, WalletConnect relies on session continuity, meaning if the connection between the wallet and app is disrupted, transactions may fail or require re-authorization. This dependency not only risks app reliability but can also confuse users who expect a seamless experience.
3. Embedded and Custodial Wallets: Sacrificing Sovereignty for Simplicity
   Many applications have tried to bypass these UX issues with embedded or custodial wallets, where transactions occur within the app without additional wallet prompts. While this achieves a more immersive, Web2-like experience, it compromises user autonomy, as the wallet provider has control over the user’s private keys. This custodial model, while simplifying UX, comes at the cost of user control, privacy, and security, as users entrust their assets and data to third parties.

Each of these approaches has its drawbacks—whether in usability, security, or user sovereignty—illustrating the need for a better solution.

Get Started with 1-Click Transactions

Ready to integrate this cutting-edge feature? Developers can find everything they need to get started in Pangea’s developer documentation. Explore the 1-Click Transactions guide and see how Pangea can power the next generation of Web3 applications with unparalleled UX and security.

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