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World Congress 2023 • Oct 23, 2023

Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol

Andrej Šarić

Web3 development is notoriously fragmented. NEAR Protocol's BOS fixes this using composable, on-chain React components. Build decentralized frontends rapidly with zero user onboarding friction.

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#1 about 2 min

Overcoming barriers to web3 development with near protocol

Simplifying blockchain infrastructure allows traditional developers to build decentralized applications without specialized expertise.

#2 about 1 min

Introducing the blockchain operating system as a platform layer

Acting as a gateway rather than a desktop installed operating system enables universal access to decentralized experiences.

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Resolving web2 data ownership and web3 fragmentation issues

Consolidating decentralized fragmented chains creates a unified environment focused on user retention and verifiable data ownership.

#4 about 2 min

Simplifying infrastructure management and app distribution on decentralized networks

Bypassing traditional app store censorship limits allows builders to deploy applications directly to a multi-platform environment.

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Core architecture components for building cross-chain user interfaces

Integrating open data APIs and composable view layers bridges the gap between various smart contracts and seamless user experiences.

#6 about 1 min

Streamlining web3 user onboarding with modern authentication mechanisms

Replacing complex seed phrases with familiar login methods significantly reduces friction for mainstream application adoption.

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Customizing entry points through flexible gateway deployments

Deploying isolated environments combined with search functionality and push notifications helps developers curate specialized localized experiences.

#8 about 1 min

Establishing a unified discovery platform for rapid iteration

Deploying modular user tools inside a centralized marketplace format lowers the barrier to gathering active user feedback.

#9 about 2 min

Implementing frictionless wallet creation using biometric passkeys

Embedding fast wallet creation via device biometrics minimizes the cognitive load typically associated with decentralized access tools.

#10 about 2 min

Extending core gateways with custom middleware layers

Modifying the base gateway code enables enterprise teams to inject custom logic like proprietary analytics or off-chain APIs.

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Fostering collaboration through on-chain open source components

Storing interactive UI modules securely on the network allows immediate forking and collaborative improvements by any community developer.

#12 about 3 min

Exploring functional examples of pre-built decentralized applications

Leveraging existing modules for marketplaces, trial accounts, and on-chain analytics accelerates new project delivery times.

#13 about 4 min

Navigating the decentralized social directory to discover open widgets

Inspecting live component source code directly within the social gateway streamlines finding reference implementations across distinct chains.

#14 about 4 min

Composing modular user interfaces via live coding demonstration

Integrating varied widgets into a single comprehensive view illustrates the sheer speed of building interfaces using dynamic property passing.

#15 about 2 min

Accessing decentralized storage networks securely via custom components

Utilizing community packages or localized gateway forks establishes reliable endpoints to process complex distributed media requests.

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Improving decentralized app accessibility with familiar user interface components

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Integrating blockchain identity systems directly into web browsers

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Improving decentralized technology accessibility for non-developer mainstream users

Ed Marquez Ed Marquez · World Congress 2023

3:56 min

The user experience of onboarding money and blockchain identity

Brian Whippo Brian Whippo · Coffee With Developers

3:26 min

Defining the transition natively toward web three decentralization

Peter Busch · LIVE

1:17 min

Managing identity via hardware wallets and accessible user onboarding

Ryan Arndt · World Congress 2023

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