Google Plans to Provide Users With the Ability to Access Their Bitcoin Wallets Through Google Accounts

The main goal is to make Web3 transactions as convenient and simple as traditional Web2 payment systems.

Google is reportedly planning to integrate bitcoin wallets with Google accounts, aiming to simplify Web3 transactions.

At the Bitcoin Tech Carnival in Hong Kong, Kyle Song, Google’s Web3 specialist for Asia Pacific, highlighted the company’s cooperation with the Bitcoin ecosystem since last year. The goal is to make crypto payments as convenient as payments through traditional Web2 systems.

Song explained that Google is collaborating with key Bitcoin network developers to lower the barriers to entry, enabling users to log into their crypto wallets using Google’s existing authentication protocols.

“We are exploring ways to lower the barriers to entry so that web2 users can easily use bitcoin,” said Song.

According to the Web3 specialist, Google is prioritizing security measures to safeguard users’ assets. The company plans to integrate advanced encryption technologies like zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to address the trust issue between online and offline systems.

This approach ensures that users maintain control over their private keys and confidential information despite Google simplifying access to wallets.

Earlier this year, Google expanded its search capabilities, allowing users to view bitcoin wallet balances directly through the search bar. By entering a wallet address, users can view token balances across Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, Polygon, and Fantom.

However, the integration of BTC wallets with Google accounts raises concerns regarding centralized control over data and potential vulnerabilities.