METAVISIO – THOMSON Computing Unveils the World's First Web3 Laptop

By merging cutting-edge financial and cryptographic technologies with METAVISIO – THOMSON Computing's world-class hardware expertise, this venture pioneers the secure development of web3-native hardware built on a proprietary operating system.

French electronics giant METAVISIO, the parent company of THOMSON Computing, has announced the launch of the world's first web3 laptop. This venture combines METAVISIO – THOMSON Computing's hardware expertise with io.finnet's trustless Multi-Party Computation (tMPC) software and a proprietary operating system. With over 130 years of history and innovation, METAVISIO – THOMSON Computing has become a trusted global brand. In 2013, the company established a dedicated computing branch focused on laptops and tablets, offering high-quality products designed in Europe. Available in over 52 countries, THOMSON Computing has sold more than 3 million devices worldwide to date through 16,000+ physical points of sale, leading the French entry segment with 53% market share.

The world's first web3-enabled laptop will combine THOMSON Computing renowned system hardware with a state-of-the-art integrated cold storage wallet and io.finnet's trustless Multi-Party Computation (tMPC) software, offering enhanced security with no single point of failure. With more than $1.7 billion stolen from centralized exchanges in 2023 and $3.8 billion in 2022, integrated cold storage will enable users to take control of their crypto custody and avoid placing their digital wealth at risk.

METAVISIO – THOMSON Computing's web3 laptops will feature a next-generation operating system that seamlessly integrates web3 technologies with traditional computing, transforming how users interact with decentralized networks. These laptops will blend conventional OS functions with decentralized, user-controlled technology, offering powerful features like dApp integration, THOMSON Computing wallet, and an underlying token ecosystem. Users can earn rewards through resource sharing and other actions while enjoying enhanced security with private satellite internet. This groundbreaking device combines traditional computing power with blockchain-native features, including integrated cold storage wallets and a proprietary web3 operating system.

Stephan Français, Founder & CEO of METAVISIO – THOMSON Computing, commented:

“METAVISIO – THOMSON Computing has a rich history of French excellence, quality, and innovation, raising the standards of what personal electronic devices can be. With the world's first web3 laptop, we will deliver much more than just a computer; it's a unified platform for web3 that does not compromise on hardware or security. This is something the industry fundamentally needs to onboard the next billion users to web3.”

With a giant global network of partners including Walmart, Amazon, Nvidia, Carrefour, Microsoft, Groupon, China SatNet, and Intel, METAVISIO – THOMSON Computing's move to web3 comes at a time of unrivaled opportunity. The global web3 market size is estimated at $5.7 billion in 2024 with a CAGR of 13.1% from 2025 to 2030. Within this booming sector, global digital asset custody was estimated at $553.82 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach over $3742.82 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 23.65%. With the authentication and digital identity markets on a similar trajectory, the time is ripe for the first fully vertically integrated web3-native hardware and software provider to capitalize on these trends.