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About Privy
Privy is the authentication library for Web3. They make it easy to onboard users with email, social login, or wallets—and optionally create embedded wallets for a seamless experience.
The library handles the complexity of wallet connection while supporting progressive Web3 adoption. Users can start with email and later link a self-custody wallet. Best-in-class onboarding UX.
Privy is popular with consumer apps that need mainstream-friendly authentication. Supports embedded wallets (Privy manages keys) or external wallets (MetaMask, etc.). Flexible for any use case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Privy is Web3 authentication. Users sign in with email, Google, or Twitter—Privy can create an embedded wallet automatically. Or users connect existing wallets. Bridges Web2 and Web3 UX.
Privy can create wallets for users who sign in with email/social. No seed phrases—Privy secures the keys. Users can export later if they want self-custody. Great for onboarding.
RainbowKit is wallet connection UI—users must have a wallet. Privy handles full authentication including creating embedded wallets for users without one. Different use cases.
Privy uses secure key management (HSMs, MPC) for embedded wallets. Users can link multiple auth methods for recovery. Security is core to their offering—they handle real value.
Free tier for development and small apps. Production pricing based on monthly active users. Enterprise plans for large-scale apps. Check their pricing page for current rates.