Shopify: Innovative Factory 🏭

GM Guys and Gals,

E-commerce giant Shopify is once again pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation with the launch of its new blockchain suite for merchants. The suite offers a range of tools and services that allow merchants to make the most of the opportunities distributed ledger technology offers.

With the new suite, Shopify intends to improve user experience, security, and scalability for its web3-based stores.

Token Gating for Exclusive Access

One of the most exciting features of the new blockchain suite is the token gating app, which allows merchants to create exclusive products, collections, or events that are only accessible to specific token holders.

This new feature provides a level of exclusivity for token holders and allows merchants to control which products are available to certain token holders.

To activate the token gating feature, merchants simply need to add the app to their store and decide which products they want to be available to specific token holders.

Expanded Wallet Connect Feature

Shopify has also expanded its crypto wallet connect feature by integrating the Ethereum (SIWE) protocol. Sign-In with Ethereum is a standard way for ERC-20 token holders and ENS domain owners to secure sign-ins without giving their private identifiers to third-party data collectors.

This new integration ensures that shoppers can easily sign in to their wallets, and merchants can utilize the statement generator to customize message prompts for a better user experience.

Manage Your Blockchain Assets

The blockchain suite includes tools and services that help merchants manage their blockchain assets, such as digital wallets and smart contracts. With this suite, Shopify is committed to helping merchants make the most of the opportunities distributed ledger technology offers, such as low-cost, fast payments, secure customer authentication, and automatic merchant payroll.

A History of Integrating Blockchain Solutions

Shopify has a long history of integrating blockchain solutions into its platform. In 2019, Shopify added bitcoin lightning payments, and since then, it has partnered with several blockchain platforms, such as CoinPayments and OpenBazaar, to add more features and functionality.

The company is also exploring new blockchain technologies and developing solutions through its partnership with Hedera Hashgraph and Consensys.

Shopify's new blockchain suite is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation and providing its merchants with the tools they need to succeed in the web3 space. With the new token gating app and expanded wallet connect feature, Shopify is set to revolutionize the e-commerce world once again. If you're a Shopify merchant, now is the time to start exploring the new blockchain suite and see how it can benefit your business.

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