BitKeep, the cross-chain wallet, has been renamed Bitget Wallet following its recent acquisition by a cryptocurrency exchange, a significant reshuffle in the crypto landscape. This change came alongside the unveiling of Bitget Swap, a noteworthy cross-chain swap interface embedded in the wallet, purportedly sourcing liquidity from nearly 100 decentralized exchanges across 20 chains.
To further protect its users against potential security incidents, Bitget Wallet has established a $360 million Bitget User Protection Fund. Comprised of 6,500 BTC, 120 million USDT, and 40 million USD Coin, this fund seeks to counter the rapid technological changes and threats that are the modus operandi of crypto markets. This mitigation effort has been intensified ever since the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX in November, a collapse that resulted in sizeable financial implications for those involved.
Notably, BitKeep had suffered from a security exploit in December, when its Android Package Kit (APK) became infiltrated by malware. Consequently, an estimated $8 million in losses ensued for users who installed the malicious kit. In response, the firm fully compensated victims in March, showcasing the commitment to user safety in this treacherous domain.
Further veering towards a safety-first approach, Bitget Wallet recently incorporated five stable payment channels that include Banxa, Simplex, Alchemy Pay, MoonPay, and FaTPay. These channels will allow users to purchase cryptocurrencies via credit cards, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, a move designed to streamline transactions. Concurrently, the firm also established a peer-to-peer marketplace to iron out wrinkles in the transaction process.
However, the issue of wallet vulnerabilities still looms large, undermining users’ trust and causing substantial financial losses. A recent instance of this was the Atomic Wallet hack in June, leading to a loss of over $100 million.
In conclusion, while Bitget Wallet’s initiatives seem promising, the ever-present risks associated with wallet security dictate a need for stringent measures. Perhaps the solution lies in a combination of user education, robust security measures, and swift responses to security breaches – a challenging yet vital trifecta to attain in the volatile world of cryptocurrencies.
Source: Cointelegraph
