XION Launches Dave, The Premier Blockchain Mobile Development Kit

Overview

Most people don’t use crypto. Almost everyone uses a phone. But Web3 is blinkered, stuck in its own bubble, with too much focus on protocol debates and not enough on user adoption. The numbers tell a stark story: there are only about 7,000 active Web3 developers, a shrinking pool compared to the expanding 18 million mobile developers worldwide, a figure projected to exceed 20 million by 2027. Meanwhile, 5.8 billion people use smartphones globally, with 257 billion app downloads recorded in 2023.

People spend 90% of their mobile time, over 4 hours daily, inside apps, not browsers or crypto wallets. Mobile apps generated approximately $171 billion in revenue last year, while DeFi and Web3 remain a rounding error in comparison. By 2025, mobile app revenue is expected to reach $613 billion, dwarfing crypto’s current impact.

If Web3 continues to rely on browser wallets and desktop extensions, it’s building for ghosts. The mainstream is on mobile, and Web3’s failure to embrace this reality has created a significant adoption barrier. Users don’t want to navigate complex onboarding processes or manage private keys; they want apps that load with a tap and work seamlessly. The challenge is clear: to achieve mass adoption, Web3 must go where the people are, mobile apps, and deliver experiences that feel effortless and familiar.

Put simply - go mobile or die.

https://xion.burnt.com/dave-mobile-development-kit

Say Hello to Dave - Goodbye to Crypto!

Dave’s launch marks another pivotal step in XION’s mission to make blockchain technology invisible. This Premier Mobile Developer Kit delivers intuitive, mobile-first experiences that feel natural to the 5.8 billion people using smartphones daily - that’s 72% of the planet! With Dave, developers can engage users where they already spend over 5 hours a day: in mobile apps.

Dave is built to empower 18 million global mobile developers to create seamless Web3-powered applications. By integrating directly with iOS and Android platforms, Dave eliminates the traditional barriers of crypto, such as clunky browser wallets, gas fees and complex onboarding processes.

Even in a low-effort scenario, if just 0.1% of mobile developers adopt Dave, that’s 20,000 new developers building hundreds of apps and reaching millions of users. In a high-effort scenario, 350,000+ developers could make mobile-native Web3 a reality, not as a buzzword like “metaverse” or “on-chain governance,” but as practical, everyday apps people love to use.

Dave is mobile first all the way. Unlike most of crypto.

XION’s Mobile Revolution

Built directly into XION’s walletless Layer 1 blockchain, Dave provides native iOS and Android libraries that integrate seamlessly with XION’s Generalized Abstraction protocol, which hides blockchain complexities like gas fees and chain interactions. This allows developers to create apps that authenticate users through familiar OAuth-like flows, leveraging biometrics, FaceID, and secure storage, without redirecting to external wallet apps.

Dave capitalizes on recent regulatory changes, such as the landmark 30% Apple app store tax ruling, which has opened new opportunities for alternative payment systems and digital asset interactions on mobile platforms.

By enabling developers to build apps that feel like Web2 but operate on Web3 rails, Dave empowers the creation of applications that users will want to open daily, multiple times a day.

XION didn’t invent a new paradigm, it simply gave Web3 the legs it should’ve had from the start. By focusing on mobile, XION forces developers to prioritize user-centric design, creating apps that are intuitive and engaging. This approach breaks Web3 out of its insular bubble, making blockchain technology accessible to billions.

Key Features

• Plug-and-Play Web3 Integration: Supports React Native for iOS and Android, enabling developers to quickly integrate Web3 functionality into existing mobile workflows.

• Abstracted Blockchain Complexity: Hides gas fees, wallet interactions, and other technical details, ensuring a smooth, Web2-like user experience.

• On-Chain Push Notifications: Triggers real-time, blockchain-based notifications to enhance user engagement and retention.

• Biometric Authentication: Leverages FaceID, TouchID, and secure storage for familiar, secure login methods that users already trust.

• Scalable Developer Impact: Even 1% of mobile developers (180,000) adopting Dave would more than 5x the entire Web3 developer ecosystem, driving unprecedented growth.

• Future-Proof Features: Planned integrations like zkTLS and attestation frameworks will further enhance Dave’s capabilities, ensuring it remains at the forefront of mobile Web3 innovation.

Go Mobile Today

The web is mobile, and with Dave, Web3 is finally ready to follow. Developers, this is your chance to build the apps that will bring the next billion users to Web3, not through hype, but through intuitive, mobile-native experiences that people want to use every day. XION’s Premier Mobile Development Kit is available now, with comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and integration guides at. Dive in, explore the tools, and start building apps that leverage blockchain’s power without the traditional crypto baggage.

In addition, we’re going to help you develop and build apps that reach every mobile user. Join XION’s upcoming mobile-focused startup event to build and showcase your innovative applications that transform industries with blockchain-powered mobile experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned mobile developer or new to Web3, Dave makes it easy to create apps that reach millions. Don’t build for ghosts, build for the 5.8 billion people on mobile.

Get started today at https://docs.burnt.com/xion/developers/mobile-app-development and help XION make Web3 accessible to everyone, everywhere.