Section 1.1: Understanding Moralis and Wallet Integration

Recently, we introduced Moralis and discussed its role in blockchain development. Now, we aim to delve deeper into how you can utilize it for wallet-based authentication. If you missed our initial overview, check out the introduction to Moralis here.

The goal is straightforward: leverage Moralis as a backend service to facilitate wallet authentication for users. It's essential that users have either the Metamask browser extension or mobile app installed for smooth access.

For testing, you'll need a Metamask account, which is crucial as you’ll likely build more dApps in the future. Therefore, I recommend setting up a Metamask account and installing the Chrome extension.

Section 1.2: Setting Up Your Moralis Server

To begin, you can create a Moralis server at no cost, similar to starting a project in Firebase. Each server requires some basic information, including the network and region, and the setup form is user-friendly. Once submitted, Moralis will automatically generate a dedicated server for you.

After creation, you can view server details by clicking on "View details," which opens a modal displaying essential information like the server URL and app ID. These credentials are vital for connecting your application to the Moralis servers.

Section 2.1: Setting Up the Code Repository

Let’s start by creating a repository for our demo application. As an enthusiast of Material UI and Next.js, I will utilize these technologies. You can download the repository directly from this link.

After setting up the repository, a few additional packages are required to successfully connect your project with the Moralis server.

Section 2.2: Implementing User Authentication

If you have connected Metamask, you can easily add authentication with a single line of code. After a successful login, user details—such as tokens and wallet address—are stored in the Moralis dashboard under the User table.

import { useMoralis } from 'react-moralis';

const { authenticate, logout, user, isAuthenticated } = useMoralis();

function login() {

authenticate();

}

function logoutUser() {

logout();

}

useEffect(() => {

if (isAuthenticated) {

console.log(user, 'user');

}

}, [user]);

When you log the authenticated user object, it will return details like address, username, user ID, and account creation timestamp, with all necessary information securely stored in the Users table.

Once users connect their wallets, their information—such as address and tokens—can be utilized to enable various functionalities, including NFT purchases, transaction execution, and token swaps.