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Comparing Web3 Wallet Onboarding: Dynamic.xyz, Web3Auth.io, and Privy.io

Wallet onboarding solutions have improved significantly over the last couple of years. While Dynamic.xyz has been a popular option, there are some differences in behavior across platforms that are worth noting.

Observed Behavior on Disconnect

One example is how wallet disconnections are handled in MetaMask. In @dynamic-labs/sdk-react-core@4.32.0, the useIsLoggedIn() hook does not update to false when disconnecting a wallet. This behavior is noticeable not just in code but also on the Dynamic.xyz demo website, where disconnecting the wallet does not log out the user automatically.

In contrast, both Privy.io and Web3Auth demos handle disconnects as expected, updating the state and logging the user out when the wallet is disconnected.

Why Web3Auth and Privy.io Are Favorable Choices

Web3Auth

  • Developed by the Metamask team.
  • Offers reliable wallet disconnection handling.
  • Supports social login flows alongside decentralized wallets.
  • Provides cross-platform support including browser, mobile, and Unity.

Privy.io

  • Developed and backed by Stripe.
  • Handles wallet disconnections reliably.
  • Supports account abstraction and embedded wallets.
  • Focuses on privacy-first authentication and encrypted data management.

From a personal perspective, backing by well-known teams adds confidence in terms of long-term support and reliability.

Summary Comparison

Feature Dynamic.xyz Web3Auth Privy.io
Wallet disconnect sync Does not update Yes Yes
Social login Limited Yes Yes
Account abstraction Partial Optional Default
Reliability Generally good Strong Strong
Backed by popular teams Medium Metamask team Stripe

Conclusion

All three platforms offer wallet onboarding capabilities, but Web3Auth and Privy.io provide additional confidence with reliable disconnect handling and backing from prominent teams. They are favorable choices if you want consistent user experience and support for both social and decentralized login flows.

Dynamic.xyz Demo | Web3Auth Demo | Privy.io Demo

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