4. The Pulse Wallet: Enter Web3 with Safety and Ease

The Pulse Wallet is the foundation of the entire Pulse ecosystem. It empowers users with convenience, simplicity, and power — without ever compromising safety.

The Limitations of Traditional Crypto Wallets

Below is how legacy traditional crypto wallets being compared to Pulse Wallet across the areas where users struggle the most.

Area	Traditional Crypto Wallets	Pulse Wallet
Onboarding	Seed phrases, manual key handling — confusing for new users	Passkey login in seconds — familiar, frictionless user experience
Security	Single private key — if compromised, funds will be lost	Device-bound passkeys — cryptographically secured, never stored or transmitted, less likely to be compromised
Key Loss Risk	Losing seed phrase means permanent loss of funds	Recovery via social accounts
Privacy	All transactions visible on-chain	Zero-knowledge proof ("ZKP") shielded transactions; transactions history remains private
Multi-Chain	Multiple wallets, manual configuration	One wallet for all chains — seamless asset management, interact with assets, not with blockchains.
Advanced Features	Limited or cumbersome	Programmable smart wallet: spending limits, multi-signature ("multisig"), automation
Gas Fees	Must hold native tokens to pay gas fees; no flexibility	Pay gas with any ERC-20 tokens, or get sponsored by Pulse

Passkey Technology: How It Works

Pulse uses Passkeys (WebAuthn) combined with Account Abstraction (ERC-4337) to fundamentally change how crypto wallets work.

What are Passkeys?

Passkeys (WebAuthn) are cryptographic credentials secured inside the device's hardware, the same secure enclave used for Face ID and Touch ID. Because the key material never leaves the device, it cannot be copied, extracted, or phished.

• Device-bound security: Private key material is stored in hardware-protected secure enclaves (FaceID/TouchID Secure Enclave, iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager)

• Biometric authentication: Access requires a fingerprint or face — something only the user has

• Unphishable by design: Passkeys are domain-bound. A fake website cannot intercept credentials.

• Cross-device access: Passkeys sync securely across devices, making Pulse accessible anywhere

What is Account Abstraction?

Account Abstraction (ERC-4337) allows Pulse to create smart contract wallets instead of traditional EOA wallets. This unlocks features that were previously impossible:

• Seed-less recovery: Recover wallets through social recovery, trusted contacts, or time-locked mechanisms — no seed phrase required

• Multisig and 2FA-style security: Require multiple approvals for high-value transactions

• Spending limits and risk controls: Set daily limits, whitelist addresses, add cooling-off periods

• Sponsored transactions: Gas fees can be covered by the protocol or paid in tokens other than ETH

• Batch execution: Combine multiple operations into a single transaction

• Automated actions: Schedule transactions, set up recurring payments

The Outcome

The Pulse Wallet is created from the user's passkey public key. Authentication is a biometric tap. Private keys never leave the device. And users get the advanced features of a smart contract wallet without encountering any traditional complexity.

Core Features of Pulse Wallet

Feature	What It Means For Users
Passkey Login	Create and access wallets in seconds with FaceID/TouchID — no seed phrases
ZKP Privacy Verification	Verify identity and credentials without exposing personal data
Multi-Chain Support	Manage assets across EVMs, Solana, and expanding networks in one wallet
Built-in Swap & DeFi	Trade tokens and access DeFi features without leaving the wallet
Plugin Architecture	Third-party integrations for on-off ramps, payments, loans, and more
Gas Fees	Pay transaction fees with $PULSE Points instead of holding native chain tokens