Status, an Ethereum Light Client, Unveils its Feature Light Alpha

Status, an Ethereum Light Client, Unveils its Feature Light Alpha

Status enables its users to access decentralized applications, along with sending encrypted messages, smart contracts, and digital currency to one another using Ethereum’s decentralized protocols. Status.im, an Ethereum light client targeting Android & iOS, launched its feature light alpha today. It is aimed at early adopters and developers. With alpha release, Status aims to provide developers with a glimpse at how interacting with decentralized applications (DApps) will look through its open source interface. Status is more than just an Ethereum Wallet. It is a messenger, DApp....


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