Facilitating cryptocurrency payments has consistently posed challenges for numerous users. Problems with VPNs, wallets lacking support for direct crypto trading, and complex applications contribute to the difficulty users face in trading cryptocurrencies.

Egoblox addresses these issues by utilizing Telegram’s intuitive bot system, allowing users to buy, sell cryptocurrencies and pay bills. I decided to test app to see it functions, and it shows great potential. Although I encountered some issues, they are easily resolvable, and I am confident that the developer will address them in due time.

Below are the aspects I appreciate about the app and the challenges I encountered while using it.

1. No VPN Required: In certain countries, VPNs are necessary to use crypto wallets or dApps. However, Egoblox does not require a VPN to function. It functions seamlessly, eliminating the need to switch from Telegram to a VPN and vice versa.

2. Security: Egoblox is built on the Base blockchain which means that data that goes through it is highly encrypted and decentralized. Users should have confidence that their funds and data are secure with Egoblox.

3. Ease of Use: The application is highly user-friendly and intuitive. The processes of importing a wallet, purchasing, sending cryptocurrency, and paying bills were very smooth.

4. Telegram Native: The app is handled natively in Telegram which eliminates the need to download apps from external sources.

These were some of the challenges that I found with the app

• While Egoblox facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrency with ease, requirement to sign up externally with the bot's partners before making a purchase is inconvenient. I hope that the developers will streamline this process, allowing users to buy and sell without needing to register on an external platform.

• Clicking the "Fund Wallet" option did not achieve anything; it merely reopened the same menu I had already accessed in the app. It was somewhat frustrating attempting to get it to function correctly. I believe the "Fund Wallet" option should either be removed or exclusively handle fiat currencies, as the "Buy Crypto" option already allows users to purchase cryptocurrency.

• The app currently does not support additional payment options, such as electricity and other utility bills. Although these options have been added, they are not yet functioning. I hope they will be operational soon, as I greatly appreciate app its ease of use.

These are the only issues I encountered while using the app. I believe it has tremendous potential and addresses many challenges users face. The ability to use cryptocurrency to buy airtime or pay bills is a feature I absolutely love, and I’m eagerly looking forward to its launch on Telegram.

Powered by the Base Blockchain, the app ensures high security and enables fast transactions, making it even more appealing.

Want to use Egoblox? Click here.

For developers interested in contributing to the project, check out the GitHub repository.