# Patterns for coherent wallet usage

- Speakers: [Dan Finlay](https://streameth.org/speakers/dan-finlay)
- Event: [Conflux - Web3 UX Unconference](https://streameth.org/devconnect/conflux__web3_ux_unconference), Istanbul, Türkiye
- Channel: [Devconnect](https://streameth.org/devconnect)
- Date: 2023-11-16
- Duration: 14:52
- Topics: web3, privacy, user interface, community building, cryptocurrency
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/65b8f8c8a5b2d09b88ec0d43
- Download: https://vod-cdn.lp-playback.studio/raw/jxf4iblf6wlsyor6526t4tcmtmqa/catalyst-vod-com/hls/4eb83vbx9i9v65w5/1080p0.mp4

## Description

No description The video features a speaker from a well-known crypto wallet discussing the concept of "connection" within Web 3 and the user experience. The speaker emphasizes the need to make connections invisible to users while also ensuring they remain informed, rather than stripping away complexity abruptly. They highlight that current Web 3 practices may have reached a local optimum and question the established pattern of connecting accounts, which can expose users' financial history and assets.

The speaker suggests looking for inspiration from Web 2's account model to improve privacy and user experience in Web 3. They propose new models for asset interaction that prioritize user consent and selective disclosure, similar to a file picker system that only shares chosen information with applications.

They also discuss potential security concerns with current centralized infrastructure and suggest decentralized alternatives that could offer more privacy. The idea of creating a protocol for conversational site connections is introduced, which would enable more nuanced agreements between users and applications.

The speaker invites community participation to tackle these challenges, emphasizing the need for wallets and app developers to collaborate on standards that allow users to express their terms when interacting with digital agents. They end by addressing questions about privacy practices within their own organization and encourage developers to engage with them in rethinking established patterns for a better user experience in Web 3.