In this episode of “Walk The Talk” Season 2, Crypto Gurkha interviews Moti Laiv, the founder and CEO of Braavos Wallet, in Lisbon. They discuss Braavos Wallet’s recent developments since their last conversation in Paris, including the milestone of reaching 150,000 downloads of their mobile apps on Android and iOS. A major highlight of the interview is the introduction of Braavos Wallet’s new feature, the Hardware Signer, which leverages the security chip in mobile devices to enhance user security without compromising on user experience.
Moti explains that the Hardware Signer uses the secure enclave on mobile devices to generate and store private keys, allowing users to sign transactions securely with biometric authentication, such as Face ID or Touch ID. This feature offers security comparable to hardware wallets like USB sticks but with much less friction, as users don’t need to purchase or learn how to use an external device. Moti also discusses how Braavos handles scenarios where a user loses their phone, ensuring that the user’s funds remain secure.
The episode concludes with Crypto Gurkha expressing his amazement at the innovative approach Braavos is taking to improve both security and usability in the crypto space. Moti encourages viewers to check out the first episode for more details about Braavos Wallet and where to download the app.
