ConSensys has acquired Web3Auth, a crypto wallet infrastructure provider, to enhance MetaMask user experience by addressing seed phrase management risks.
35% of crypto wallet users are at risk of losing funds due to not backing up their seed phrase, according to ConSensys.
Integration of Web3Auth will allow MetaMask users to recover wallets using traditional authentication methods and implement multifactor user onboarding for enhanced safety.
This acquisition is part of ConSensys' strategy to expand its offerings, following previous acquisitions like Wallet Guard, Hal, and MyCrypto.