How ZeroDev Pioneered Account Abstraction

How ZeroDev Pioneered Account Abstraction

How ZeroDev Pioneered Account Abstraction

I partnered with ZeroDev as their founding design team to create one of the first Account Abstraction wallets showcasing their powerful technology. During the Sprint, I worked closely with Derek, the founder of ZeroDev, informing him on the step-by-step process that would finally bring to light the right solution.

Derek Chiang, Founder & CEO ZeroDev

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It was really interesting seeing the sprint process

Derek Chiang, Founder & CEO ZeroDev

It was really interesting seeing the sprint process

Derek Chiang, Founder & CEO ZeroDev

zerodev.app

It was really interesting seeing the sprint process

Derek Chiang, Founder & CEO ZeroDev

It was really interesting seeing the sprint process

Goal

Derek wanted to create a simple interface that allows web3 developers to plug in and reap the benefits of account abstraction for their users. My mission was simple: create the best representation based on Derek's requirements and our own assumptions about the users and the product.

Challenge

The main challenge was making this new interface easy to use for new crypto users as well as experienced ones. Connecting your AA wallet to other dapps requires going through WalletConnect URI, and an extra layer of education had to be added here. I patiently tested out the prototype with users until they were sure both new and experienced users had no problem completing the tasks.

Solution

The output of the design sprint was an interactive prototype that included all of Derek's requests but also our assumptions.

During the usability tests, I discovered that:
  • Users were unsure if they created a wallet or not because there was no seed phrase (very normal process in AA)

  • Users weren't sure how to connect their wallet to Opensea

  • More experienced users didn't understand the term of "Free transaction" (very common in AA wallets)

We've addressed these by:
  • Created a tooltip called "What is an AA wallet" informing users on the new technology

  • We created an instructional step-by-step guide on how to connect the AA wallet to other dapps

  • We used a learn more tooltip to explain what a free transaction is

Results

  • Offered Derek more insights on how people were reacting to AA

  • Offered a clean and powerful design that solved users pain points

  • Delighted users through a strong UI

  • Created a base for expanding the product through a solid design system.

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