| Bridging the Gap: Designing UX for Cross-Chain and Asset Bridging in Web3 |
UX Patterns |
Chain abstraction is the most powerful way to simplify cross-chain interactions — users shouldn't have to think about technical details behind the transfer |
https://medium.com/@cyberlilith/bridging-the-gap-designing-ux-for-cross-chain-and-asset-bridging-in-web3-3e5339a12cf3 |
| Top UI/UX Principles for Crypto Lending Platforms |
UX Patterns |
88% of online users are less likely to return after a bad UX. Nexo, Aave, Compound set the standard with clean dashboards and transparent LTV ratios displayed prominently |
https://ideausher.com/blog/top-ui-ux-principles-for-crypto-lending-platforms/ |
| 5 Web3 Gaming UI/UX Design Tips for Blockchain Games |
UX Patterns |
Prioritize security and transparency in UI design to build trust — show transaction confirmations in real-time and provide clear information on how user data is stored |
https://www.helika.io/5-web3-gaming-ui-ux-design-tips-for-blockchain-games/ |
| How to Design a User-Friendly Interface for a Portfolio Management Dashboard |
UX Patterns |
A cluttered interface can overwhelm users — the main dashboard should provide a snapshot of the portfolio at a glance with minimalist design that highlights essential features |
https://medium.com/@extej/how-to-design-a-user-friendly-interface-for-a-portfolio-management-dashboard-5bb3f7c14465 |
| DEX Liquidity Pools Management: Key Strategies & Insights |
UX Patterns |
Make UX a consideration during development — provide add/remove liquidity interfaces that are easy to read, showing LPs what their position looks like and potential impermanent loss |
https://ideasoft.io/blog/dex-liquidity-pools-management/ |
| Frictionless Web3 UX: Onboarding New Users to Solana |
Onchain Flows |
Apps leveraging embedded wallets can see 40%+ month-over-month user retention. Pump.fun combines embedded wallets with gasless transactions for instant one-tap trading with no pop-ups |
https://www.helius.dev/blog/web3-ux |
| Web3 User Journey Mapping: A Complete Guide |
Onchain Flows |
Web3 funnels reveal exactly where users abandon transactions — whether due to gas fees, wallet errors, or confusing UI flows. Journey mapping identifies bottlenecks that aren't obvious from surface-level metrics |
https://formo.so/blog/web3-user-journey-mapping-a-complete-guide-to-onchain-analytics-and-growth |
| How to Create a Seamless Web3 Onboarding Flow for Your dApp |
Onchain Flows |
If your audience is web3-native, traditional flow is sufficient. For beginners, In-App Wallets abstract complexities. For non-crypto-natives, gasless transactions and fiat onramps are crucial |
https://blog.thirdweb.com/guides/optimizing-web3-app-onboarding-flow/ |
| Invisible Crypto Payments: The Next UX Breakthrough in Web3 Checkout |
Onchain Flows |
Invisible payments combine account abstraction, gasless transactions, and embedded wallets — they appear as simple one-click transactions similar to PayPal or Stripe |
https://www.xaigate.com/invisible-crypto-payments-next-ux-in-web3-checkout/ |
| Is Social Recovery the Answer to Losing Your Seed Phrase? |
Research Insights |
Social recovery is a temporary solution. Zero-knowledge proofs using ID cards feel more normal to Web2 users. Trusting five people with recovery ability is only as strong as your relationship with them |
https://decrypt.co/143433/is-social-recovery-answer-losing-your-seed-phrase |
| The Hidden Cost of Identity: How KYC Friction Is Killing Web3 User Growth |
Research Insights |
When crypto platforms implement standard KYC, drop-off rates during onboarding regularly exceed 50%. Soulbound tokens for completed KYC verification can reduce friction by over 80% |
https://medium.com/@saturniadesign/web3-kyc-fatigue-86f5db81aa21 |
| Fees, Risks, and Why Cross-Chain UX Still Lags in 2025 |
Research Insights |
Users abandon bridge transactions at a 70% rate during the approval process. Transaction completion times vary from 28 seconds to 24+ hours. Intent-based bridging shows 90% reduction in user interactions |
https://yellow.com/research/crypto-bridges-explained-fees-risks-and-why-cross-chain-ux-still-lags-in-2025 |
| User Onboarding in Web3: Navigating Challenges and Best Practices |
Research Insights |
NFT experiences often see high user drop-off rates, particularly among first-time users. Wallet-as-a-Service providers integrate standard account credentials for a seamless experience |
https://magic.link/posts/user-onboarding-web3-challenges-best-practices |
| ENS x Para: Making Web3 Identity Effortless |
Frameworks & Models |
Users can now register ENS names with email or social login, removing the need for a browser extension wallet. Para ensures ENS names are displayed instead of complex wallet addresses |
https://ens.domains/blog/post/para |
| Step-by-step Guide to Setting Up a Safe Multi-Sig Wallet |
Frameworks & Models |
Never use a regular wallet to manage protocol permissions or significant funds. Multi-sig isn't a "nice to have" — it's essential for protecting substantial assets |
https://www.cyfrin.io/blog/how-to-set-up-a-safe-multi-sig-wallet-step-by-step-guide |
| Orca, Solana's Liquidity Layer |
Frameworks & Models |
Orca's simple and intuitive UX caters to beginner, advanced, and professional users. Users receive pool position NFTs as receipts — don't burn or sell them or you lose your liquidity |
https://orca-so.medium.com/orca-solanas-liquidity-layer-3855b5985aa3 |
| What Is a Multi-Sig Wallet? A Beginner's Guide |
Frameworks & Models |
More keys mean more steps and added complexity at every stage. In 2024, Safe managed over $100B in assets with 1.6M monthly active users — multi-sig is becoming the standard for institutions |
https://decrypt.co/resources/what-is-a-multi-sig-wallet-a-beginners-guide |
| Removing Web3's Friction: Progressive Onboarding and Games |
Notes & Observations |
Marvel Snap lets players experience the entire tutorial without ever making an account. Lesson: let people try your product first — by eliminating churn in account creation, you retain more early users |
https://medium.com/alliancedao/removing-web3s-friction-pt-1-progressive-onboarding-and-games-ddf2b59ffa59 |
| Web3 Funnel Analysis: Improve User Activation & Retention |
Notes & Observations |
A Web3 game studio replaced multi-step minting with one-click batch transactions and added a modal explaining gas fees. Result: users stopped abandoning transactions before signing |
https://formo.so/blog/web3-funnel-analysis-improve-user-activation-retention |
| Transforming Web3 Game Design: Integrate Blockchain Tech and User Experience |
Notes & Observations |
Blankos Block Party handles blockchain transactions seamlessly in the background — players have a great time without being bogged down by crypto-related details |
https://playtoearn.com/news/transform-web3-game-design-integrating-blockchain-tech-and-user-experience |