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

The Pulse Wallet is the foundation of the Pulse ecosystem. It enables users to access Web3 with security, simplicity, and control — without exposing them to the risks of traditional key management.

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; once exposed, funds are at risk	Passkey-based authentication secured by device hardware
Key Loss Risk	Losing a seed phrase can result in permanent loss	No seed phrases to store, lose, or expose
Multi-Chain	Separate wallets and manual network setup	One smart wallet across multiple chains
Advanced Features	Limited or complex	Smart contract wallet with programmable controls
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) together with Account Abstraction (ERC-4337) to redefine how users access and control their wallets.

What are Passkeys?

Passkeys are cryptographic credentials protected by your device’s secure hardware — the same system used by Face ID and Touch ID.

• Device-secured authentication Credentials are protected by biometric hardware and never exposed as text or files.

• Biometric confirmation Access requires a fingerprint or face scan — something only the user has.

• Phishing-resistant by design Passkeys are bound to the application domain and cannot be reused on malicious sites.

• Cross-device convenience Passkeys can be securely synced across supported devices, reducing the risk of lockout.

At no point does Pulse ask users to store, copy, or manage private keys manually.

Smart Wallet Architecture (Account Abstraction)

Pulse wallets are implemented as smart contract wallets using Account Abstraction (ERC-4337).This architecture enables capabilities that traditional wallets cannot support:

• Flexible gas payments Transaction fees can be sponsored or paid using supported tokens.

• Programmable controls Spending limits, multi-signature setups, and automation can be introduced without changing the user experience.

• Safer default behavior Security rules are enforced at wallet level, not left to user error.

The Outcome

Each Pulse Wallet is initialized through the user’s passkey public key.

• Authentication happens via biometric confirmation

• Private key material never leaves the user’s device

• No seed phrases are generated or stored

• Users retain self-custody with a modern, familiar experience

Pulse delivers the benefits of a smart contract wallet without exposing users to traditional Web3 complexity.

Core Features of Pulse Wallet

Feature	What It Means For Users
Passkey Login	Create and access wallets instantly using Face ID / Touch ID
Multi-Chain Support	Manage assets across supported networks in one wallet
Built-in Swap & DeFi	Access on-chain activity without leaving the app
Plugin Architecture (upcoming)	Integrations for payments, on-ramps, and services
Gas Fees	Pay transaction fees with $PULSE Points instead of holding native chain tokens