thirdweb Connect Wallet Button: What it is and how to use it

Since the blockchain networks were first created, the ecosystem has grown exponentially to include all manner of blockchain apps, such as DeFi apps, NFT marketplaces, token-gated communities, and web3 social media platforms. Millions of users interact with these applications daily, managing assets, trading tokens, and participating in decentralized economies.

At the core of this crypto-native ecosystem lie decentralized web3 wallets, specifically Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) from familiar providers like MetaMask, Ledger, and Coinbase Wallet. To have any hope of reaching these users, your app must support these EVM-compatible wallets. The broader the wallet support, the easier it becomes to onboard users, enabling your platform to grow and engage a wider audience.

That’s where thirdweb’s Connect Wallet Button comes in. This simple yet powerful tool provides a frictionless login experience; enabling your app to accept hundreds of EVM wallets instantly.

Let's explore why it’s such a valuable solution for web3 apps:

Understanding thirdweb’s Connect Wallet Button

The Connect Wallet Button is a user interface component from thirdweb's Connect SDK that enables applications to easily integrate with the web3 ecosystem. It allows users to log in using their existing web3 wallets, such as MetaMask, Phantom, or Rainbow. Beyond traditional wallet connections, it can be configured to support alternative login methods, including social media or email accounts, enhancing accessibility for a broader audience.

Why Choose thirdweb’s Connect Button?

The Connect Button offers several advantages that make it a compelling choice for developers:

500+ EVM-Compatible Web3 Wallet Providers

thirdweb’s Connect wallet button supports over 500 third-party wallet providers, ensuring that your app can connect to MetaMask, Phantom, Rainbow, and so on. With this simple UI component, your app can instantly get access to the entire EVM ecosystem.

Instantly Enable Web3 Payments

By integrating the Connect Wallet Button, your users gain immediate access to thirdweb’s Universal bridge, facilitating on-ramping, swapping, and bridging of assets. This integration streamlines the transaction process, enhancing the overall user experience, and allows you to monetize your app—from day one.

Customize Your Flow

The Connect Wallet Button is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor its appearance and functionality to align with your application's branding and user experience goals. You can customize how the component is displayed to align with your application's design, and amend its functionalities to suit your goals. From adjusting the theme to selecting which wallet providers to showcase, you have the flexibility to create a connection experience that resonates with your audience.

Unmatched User Experience

The Connect Button also offers unmatched user experience. It provides a seamless wallet connection experience, managing various edge cases out-of-the-box. Activate multiple networks with ease, let users swap between them or choose recommended flows for them. The ConnectButton is also compatible with account abstraction, which unlocks signless and gasless transactions.

By Developers, For Developers

It’s easy to implement the Connect Button whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out. And if you want to try the Connect Wallet Button out, try the thirdweb Playground, where you can experiment with various configurations and see live previews of your changes.

Applications That Benefit from a Powerful, Simple Connect Wallet Button

Of course, thirdweb’s Connect Button is useful for any web3 website, project or app, but here are some of the web3 apps it’s likely necessary for:

Web3 Social Networks

Integrating the Connect Wallet Button into web3 social networks enables users to authenticate and interact seamlessly. By immediately allowing users to sign in with existing web3 wallets, it gives crypto-natives a chance to link their existing web3 identity to an emerging platform, fostering a more connected and engaged community

NFT Marketplaces

For NFT marketplaces, the Connect Wallet Button simplifies the process for users to connect their wallets, browse, purchase, and manage their NFTs efficiently. Immediately access the crypto market: crypto-natives can use their existing wallets with liquidity instead of having to set up and fund new accounts.

Token-Gated Membership Clubs

In token-gated communities, the Connect Wallet Button ensures that only users with specific tokens can access exclusive content or features, maintaining the integrity and exclusivity of the club.

DeFi Apps

Decentralized finance applications benefit from the Connect Wallet Button by providing users with a straightforward method to connect their wallets, manage assets, and execute transactions within the DeFi ecosystem.

How Does the ConnectButton UI Component Work?

Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) are non-custodial wallets that operate using a private and public key pair. While assets are stored on the blockchain, the private keys stored in the wallet grant owners control over these funds. The ConnectButton UI component is a code snippet you can implement in your site or app, creating a functional Connect Wallet Button that supports EOAs.

But the Connect Wallet Button does more than just provide a wallet connection. Let’s take a look at some of the properties you can pass on to the ConnectButton UI component and what they can do:

• appMetadata lets you provide metadata on your application that some third-party wallets will display to users, enhancing trust & user experience.

• auth enables Sign-In with Ethereum (SIWE), requiring users to sign a message after connecting their wallet as authentication. This is configured by passing an object of type SiweAuthOptions.

• supportedNFTs: & supportedTokens: Specify which NFTs tokens or will be displayed in the details modal of your app, based on the connected chain.

• chain lets you designate a specific blockchain network the third-party wallet should connect to.

• chains gives your app the power to support multiple chains and let users switch with ease.

• locale unlocks the power of localization, letting you support different languages as needed.

But that’s really just the beginning! Check out the full list of ConnectButton supported properties here.

How to Implement the Connect Wallet Button

Integrating the Connect Wallet Button into your application involves a few straightforward steps:

1. Install and Configure the Connect SDK:

   Begin by installing thirdweb with the command npm i thirdweb. Next, create a new file named client.ts and set up a thirdweb client by providing it with a thirdweb API key. For instance, you can store your client ID as an environment variable in a .env file.

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   import { createThirdwebClient } from "thirdweb";
   
   export const client = createThirdwebClient({
     clientId: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_THIRDWEB_CLIENT_ID,
   });

   This setup initializes the thirdweb client, which will be used to manage interactions between your application and the web3 ecosystem.

2. Add the ConnectButton UI Component:

   After configuring the client, import the ConnectButton component from thirdweb/react and incorporate it into your application by providing it with the client you created earlier.

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   import { client } from "./client";
   import { ConnectButton } from "thirdweb/react";
   
   function App() {
     return (
       <div>
         <ConnectButton client={client} />
       </div>
     );
   }

   This code renders a button that, when clicked, opens a modal allowing users to connect to various wallets. The ConnectButton component is designed to handle the complexities of wallet connections, providing a seamless experience.

3. Configure the ConnectButton UI Component:

   To ensure users are connected to the correct blockchain network, you can configure the ConnectButton by adding the chain prop and providing it with the desired chain.

Integrating thirdweb's Connect Wallet Button into your application is a straightforward process that enhances user experience by providing seamless wallet connectivity. By following the steps outlined above, you can implement this feature efficiently, ensuring your users have a smooth and intuitive interaction with your web3 application.

For a visual demonstration and further guidance, you might find this tutorial helpful:

Youtube tutorial on how to add the ConnectButton to your app

The Connect Button: Just one way thirdweb supports seamless onboarding

thirdweb’s Connect Wallet Button is all about removing friction, and providing a simple method to connect web3 applications with the crypto ecosystem. Whether you're building a DeFi platform, an NFT marketplace, or a token-gated membership club, this powerful tool ensures that your users can connect effortlessly, securely, and in a way that feels intuitive. Supporting over 500+ EVM-compatible wallets, account abstraction, multi-chain connectivity, and seamless web3 payments; this small but powerful component can help you scale—whether your project is big or small.

The thirdweb Connect Button is powerful standalone tool, but by implementing it, you receive a lot more. The Connect SDK is a robust, varied toolkit for managing onboarding, identity & onchain transactions with features such as account abstraction, In-App wallets & Blockchain API.

So, are you ready to take your project to the next level? Implement the Connect Wallet Button to give your users the seamless experience they deserve; and discover much more with the Connect SDK in the process! Unlock the full potential of web3 with just a few lines of code—your journey starts here.

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