Bitget Wallet, a leading player in the realm of non-custodial crypto wallets, has announced an innovative social feature aimed at enhancing user experience. This new functionality allows users to create and access their crypto wallets using familiar credentials such as Google, Apple ID, and email. The core intent behind this development is to simplify the recovery of crypto assets and mitigate the risk of losing substantial holdings, a common mishap often caused by forgotten recovery phrases.
Known for its security, Bitget Wallet has earned a reputation for prioritizing the safety of its users’ assets. With this latest feature, the stress of remembering a 12-word recovery phrase is significantly alleviated. Historically, countless users have faced the unfortunate reality of losing access to their crypto assets simply by forgetting these crucial recovery phrases.
In tandem with this new login method, Bitget Wallet introduces a system that stands to facilitate entry into the Web3 landscape while minimizing significant barriers. The underlying technology relies on a hardware-based Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), which provides an additional layer of security for users. This setup allows for swift access to wallets and seamless transaction capabilities through an app interface, enabling users to engage independently within seconds.
The integration of hardware-level Trusted Execution Environment technology ensures full self-custody of users’ assets. This advance is particularly beneficial for those who find backup processes cumbersome and daunting. Much like the secure chips embedded in smartphones that manage sensitive data, the TEE protects users’ key material throughout its lifecycle.
Additionally, users can easily regain access to their crypto holdings simply by logging in through their Google ID or Apple ID. This innovative approach supports multiple cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum ($ETH), Bitcoin ($BTC), Solana ($SOL), Tron ($TRX), Base, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Morph, providing users with capabilities for transfers, swapping, payments, staking, and accessing decentralized applications (dApps).
Jamie Elkaleh, the CMO of Bitget Wallet, emphasized the significance of this breakthrough. He noted, “Most people understand logging into an app, but not managing cryptographic keys. By combining social login with hardware-level protection in a mobile-first design, we’re bridging that gap and pointing toward a version of self-custody that feels familiar without giving up control.” The architecture of Bitget Wallet harnesses AWS Nitro Enclaves to protect key material throughout its lifecycle.
A notable aspect of this new Private Key system is that it remains encrypted outside of the enclave and is only decrypted following user authentication. This mechanism offers enhanced protection compared to the Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallets, where private keys are fragmented across devices and servers. The TEE framework simplifies key functionality by maintaining it locally, which not only reduces barriers but also streamlines the recovery process for users.
