I chanced upon an article online about Toshi. What it is, is a Dapp browser for the Ethereum network. A quick download of the app ( Android and iOS available) showed me that you can type a URL on it and start browsing just like how you do on other web browsers. I still need to find out how good the experience is as I am encountering an issue with my internet connection earlier.
They say sensitive information like private keys never leave the user's computer which I think is a good selling point for this project. That is honestly my main concern when it comes to privacy and security dealing with online wallets and exchanges. I quite like that idea.
Toshi is a way to use decentralized apps built on the Ethereum network take for example CryptoKitties and Leeroy. You can download the app if you want to know how it works as I am no longer interested in the Kitty thingy. :) Toshi works as a secure mobile Ethereum wallet too which I think is good news for me. Toshi also enables p2p payments, commerce, and a way to store ETH tokens. I wonder how much tokens can I keep in there... This app is also an identity and reputation system but I am more looking forward to the future tools that they can add to it.
They say Toshi will provide universal access to financial services. They are particularly talking about financial inclusions which would empower the people especially the poverty-stricken ones. Here are the tools they are talking about:
Private property rights
Access to sound money
Ability to get a job
Ability to get an education
Ability to get a loan
Should they be able to bring these tools into fruition I believe Toshi will be a success and I would want to be a part of it. I can not wait to hear from them.
Photo credit to Toshi