Account Abstraction is a layer-2 that has recently gained attention from the community as it was developed by the parent company of the famous Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection Pudgy Penguins. The project just launched its mainnet on January 28th, accompanied by the announcement of the promising Abstract Incentive reward program. Let's explore the steps to experience the Abstract mainnet ecosystem through the article below!
Guide to Experiencing the Abstract Ecosystem
What is Abstract?
Abstract is an Ethereum layer-2 developed by Igloo Inc (the parent company of Pudgy Penguins) based on the ZK Stack toolkit of ZKsync. The goal of this layer-2 is to eliminate the complexity of Blockchain, putting users at the center through areas such as gaming, social networking, and digital collectibles, to accelerate the adoption of Web3.
What is Abstract?
Abstract utilizes account abstraction technology to eliminate complex operations, providing a user-friendly and accessible experience without requiring in-depth knowledge of Blockchain or cryptocurrencies. Abstract allows users' wallets to function like a smart contract, providing superior utilities such as:
- Login to dApps using email or social media accounts.
- Easy account recovery.
- Support for passkeys, enhancing security and user experience.
On January 28th, Abstract officially launched its mainnet after 6 months of development. In addition, the project also introduced the Abstract Incentives program, encouraging users to utilize dApps within the Abstract mainnet ecosystem to earn XP points.
Guide to Interacting with the Abstract Ecosystem
Register the Abstract Global Wallet
Abstract Global Wallet
Abstract Global is the official account abstraction wallet of Abstract, designed to provide maximum convenience for users. With various login options such as email, passkey, or other cryptocurrency wallets, Abstract Global allows users to easily manage assets across multiple Blockchains within a single interface. Notably, the wallet also supports quick and secure account recovery, providing a seamless and user-friendly experience for users at all levels.
To use the Abstract Global wallet, follow these steps:
- Visit: abs.xyz/wallet
- Log in using an email account, Google, or another wallet.
- After logging in, select Fund account to transfer ETH to the Abstract Global wallet. You can choose to transfer from the Blockchain through a bridge or directly from a CEX exchange using the ZKsync Era network.
Interact with dApps
Although it has only been developed for a short time, the Abstract ecosystem already has over 100 different dApps, primarily focused on 4 main areas: Gaming, Trading, Social, and Collectibles.
Abstract Ecosystem (January 2025)
Some dApps you can interact with in the Abstract ecosystem include:
- NFT & Marketplace: Magic Eden, Blever, Bearish,...
- Gaming: 77-Bit, Vibes TCG, Duper,...
- Bridge & Swap: Relay, Jumper, Reservoir Swap,...
- Social: Boost, Hueston,...
Participate in the Abstract Incentive Program
Abstract Incentives is a reward program designed to encourage users, builders, and creators to participate in the Abstract Mainnet ecosystem. This program focuses on rewarding XP and badges for participants based on their on-chain activities.
Guide to participating in the Abstract Incentive:
- Visit: abs.xyz/wallet, connect your Abstract wallet.
- Go to the Profile section, select Edit Profile, and connect your X and Discord accounts.
- In the Discover section, vote for the projects you like.
In the Trade section, perform any swap activity.
- Finally, access the Rewards section and collect the badges. Additionally, there are some Flash Badges that appear for a limited time, you can click View Details to see how to obtain them.
Conclusion
This is Coin68's guide on the steps to participate and experience the Abstract ecosystem, a project that is currently very hot.
Note: The article above only provides basic instructions for participating in the Abstract ecosystem, and the future rewards for the community have not been officially confirmed by the project. Therefore, before making a decision, you need to think carefully and consider the risks.
