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Opera vs ShapeShift

How Opera vs ShapeShift compare on our ratings, wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.

Opera3.4/5
VS
ShapeShift4.2/5
Feature
OperaVisit
ShapeShiftVisit
Ratings
Our score3.4/54.2/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security3.54.0
Ease of use4.04.0
Chain support3.04.5
Features3.04.0
Privacy3.54.5
Specs
KYC requiredNot disclosed No
Wallet typeMobile, Desktop, WebMobile, Web
CustodySelf-custodialSelf-custodial
ChainsEthereum, OtherEthereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, Tron, Cosmos, Other
PlatformsiOS, Android, Windows, macOS, LinuxiOS, Android
Open source No Yes
Hardware wallet supportNot disclosed Yes
In-app swapsNot disclosed Yes
StakingNot disclosed Yes
Buy crypto in appNot disclosed Yes
WalletConnectNot disclosed Yes
Built-in dApp browser YesNot disclosed
Swap feeNot disclosed0%
Company
Founded19952014
HeadquartersNorwaySwitzerland
InvestorsNot disclosedEarlybird Venture Capital, Access Venture Partners, Blockchain Capital, Lakestar +3
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Self-custodial model keeps wallet control with the user
  • Built into Opera browsers across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Supports Celo and Gnosis
  • MiniPay adds mobile stablecoin payments and transfers
  • Zero platform commission fees charged on decentralized trades
  • No identity verification or KYC required to swap or store funds
  • Covers more than 10,000 assets across 48 native blockchains
  • Direct hardware wallet connectivity for Ledger and Tangem devices
Cons
  • Self-custody makes seed-phrase loss and phishing a direct user risk
  • Stablecoin use adds token and blockchain exposure
  • Browser integration creates exposure to browser and dApp vulnerabilities
  • Third-party routing protocols and automated market makers impose variable swap fees and spreads
  • Cross-chain execution risks depend entirely on third-party bridge and DEX contract security
  • Users bear total responsibility for managing unassisted seed-phrase recovery
  • Trustpilot average rating stood at 3.0 out of 5 in March 2026
Best forOpera browser users, Celo stablecoin payments, Gnosis Web3 dAppsKYC-free cross-chain asset swaps, Multichain DeFi asset management, Hardware wallet integration users

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