Company
Date Published
Author
Team Circle
Word count
1017
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Circle Internet Financial has announced several updates and features aimed at enhancing user and developer experiences with their Web3 Services, particularly focusing on SDK updates and smart contract customization. The new updates include server-side SDKs for faster development, a repository of audited smart contract templates, and the deprecation of Avalanche support for their Smart Contract Platform, which they aim to restore in the future. Key enhancements involve the WebSDK for user-controlled wallets, allowing for secure transactions with just a PIN and security questions, and the introduction of biometric signing for more secure and user-friendly Web3 transactions. Additionally, Circle has introduced new API endpoints for signing messages and typed data to facilitate interactions with decentralized applications and smart contracts, along with a Gas Station feature for gas-less transactions. These developments are complemented by a series of educational resources and live workshops to support developers in utilizing Circle's Web3 Services effectively.