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May 9, 2023

Portkey Updated to V1.2.5

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Dear Portkey community members,

We are happy to announce that Portkey has completed an update to V1.2.5 as of 2:00 AM (UTC), May 9.

V1.2.5 optimizes Portkey which is already supported on aelf Mainnet and further enhances the security of the product to block bots. The newly added CAPTCHA can block machines from accessing Portkey without control.

Users without Portkey can download the latest version via the links below: iOS

Android

Chrome extension

Users with the installed Portkey need to update to V1.2.5 to continue using the application. Below are tips for Portkey updates on different devices.

If you are logged in on Testnet on a mobile device, you will need to manually switch the network to Mainnet in Portkey V1.2.5 via My — Wallet — Switch Networks. You can create a new Mainnet account using your Testnet social info there.

For iOS users:

  • Since Portkey is only listed in the iOS App Store in certain countries/regions like the US and Singapore, users using Apple IDs in uncovered countries/regions can’t find Portkey App in their App Store. To update, please switch to accounts in one of those covered countries/regions.
  • If you can’t update Portkey in the App Store, this might be due to the Apple ID you are now using in the App Store being different from the one you used to download Portkey before. You need to delete the old version and then go to the App Store to download the latest.

For extension users:

  • If you installed Portkey from Chrome Web Store, the extension will be automatically updated. If it’s not, please wait a while as there might be delays.
  • If you installed Portkey with a zip file from the Discord community, you need to remove the old version first and download the latest version from Chrome Web Store.

Portkey values your opinions and wishes to hear from you so that we can continually improve our product. Hence, we would appreciate it if you could take just 2 mins for this questionnaire after you try the product: https://forms.gle/CqzdzCcKGE4fo3oe6.

Hope you enjoy Portkey and have the best Web3 experience with us!

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WalletWhy It Stands OutSupported Assets
Coinbase- Publicly-listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange- Holds your assets in a 1:1 ratio and does not repurpose them200+ cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL
OKX- Supports 300+ cryptocurrencies and NFTs across multiple networks- Available as a mobile or desktop app, and browser extensionBTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and 300+ more cryptocurrencies, along with NFTs on Ethereum, Solana, BASE, and more
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Exodus- Over 100,000 cryptocurrencies supported- Buy any of them within the Exodus walletMore than 100,000 cryptocurrencies and NFTs across 16 blockchains
Ledger Stax- 5,500+ cryptocurrencies and NFTs supported- Certified Secure Element chip to shield it from online attacks5,500+ cryptocurrencies and NFTs
Trezor Safe 5- A compact device at 23g with a 1.54-inch touchscreen- Supports over 1,000 cryptocurrencies, and has a CC EAL6+-certified chipOver 1,000 cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL
SafePal S1 Pro- Slim and sleek, with a 1.3-inch colour screen to show your holdings- Can be paired with the SafePal Wallet app and browser extension to grow your portfolio30,000 cryptocurrencies and more across 100+ blockchains
ZKPsMultisig WalletsTEE
StrengthsZKPs provide wallet owners with security and privacy at one goMultisig wallets are hassle-free and secure; easy to implement for any group or organisationTEEs allow Web3 wallets to achieve a similar level of security as hardware wallets
WeaknessesTransacting parties need to interact multiple times. It’s not ideal for non-real-time applications.Transaction costs are higher due to the multiple signatures – and gas fees – needed. Transaction speeds are lower too.Cannot be easily implemented for software-based Web3 wallets as it is operating system-dependent
Wallet TypeHardware WalletBrowser ExtensionMobile App Wallet
Pros- Offers the best security for Web3 digital assets- Many brands and models to choose from- You can conveniently add it to your web browser- It doesn’t take up much storage space on your PC- You can access your assets from anywhere- You can easily transfer assets between apps
Cons- You risk losing your assets when you lose the device- The cost can be prohibitive for some- Susceptible to security breaches if your browser is compromised- Functionality may be limited for some- Vulnerable to similar security breaches as browser extension wallets- You also bear the same risk of losing your assets if you lose your mobile device
Web2 PhishingWeb3 Phishing
MethodPurely reliant on offline or Web2 platforms. For example, phone calls, SMSes, publishing fake websites, etc.Utilises a mix of Web2 and Web3 platforms. For example, hackers impersonating a key opinion leader or deploying malicious smart contracts.
PurposeTo steal cash, personal information, and sensitive data.To steal digital assets and sensitive data, and control Web3 projects.
ProsCons
MPC wallets are incredibly safe thanks to their novel security mechanism.There are relatively fewer MPC wallet solutions available, as compared to multisig wallets.
MPC wallets provide you with more flexibility in managing your assets, especially if it’s a wallet for institutions or investment groups.MPC wallets appear easy to use on the outset, but they still require a level of technical expertise and cryptography knowledge.
MPC wallets greatly reduce the risk of a single point of failure.MPC wallets can take slightly longer to execute transactions because its security mechanism is fairly resource-intensive.
MPC wallets are highly decentralised, adhering to cryptocurrency’s core principles.You’d still need to manage each private key fragment carefully. After all, each one is crucial to forming the full key.