This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Dan Keller
In the world of Web3, building everything from scratch is no longer a badge of honor — it's often a liability. One of the clearest examples of this shift is the growing adoption of Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS).
What is WaaS?
Wallet-as-a-Service is exactly what it sounds like: a ready-made, secure, and scalable wallet infrastructure that projects can integrate via API or SDK instead of building from zero.
This means:
- Faster time to market 🚀
- Fewer security risks 🔐
- Better UX for users (no seed phrases, improved recovery) ✅
- Easier Web2-to-Web3 onboarding 🌉ʼ
Why it matters now
With user acquisition and retention becoming more challenging, WaaS gives Web3 startups an edge — they can focus on the product and let specialized providers handle the wallet layer.
Even major platforms like $ETH-based apps and exchanges such as WhiteBIT are embracing WaaS solutions to improve reliability and reduce dev overhead.
Most Web3 users drop off during wallet creation. WaaS solves that friction point.
Want a deeper dive?
CoinMarketCap just published a detailed piece breaking down how WaaS is reshaping wallet development in Web3. Worth a read:
🔗 https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68e90fb976b2762e082ac244/
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Dan Keller
Dan Keller | Sciencx (2025-10-16T08:57:05+00:00) WaaS: Why More Web3 Projects Are Choosing to Build Less. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/16/waas-why-more-web3-projects-are-choosing-to-build-less/
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