Internet Identity
OISY Wallet uses Internet Identity for authentication.
Internet Identity provides a secure, privacy-focused, and user-friendly authentication solution for the Internet Computer ecosystem. It allows users to securely and anonymously access decentralized applications (dapps) on the platform. Here are the key features of Internet Identity:
Passwordless Authentication: Instead of traditional usernames and passwords, Internet Identity uses passkeys, which are cryptographic public/private key pairs. Users can authenticate using biometric methods like fingerprint sensors (TouchID) or facial recognition (FaceID), or hardware security modules like YubiKeys or Ledger wallets.
Privacy-Enhancing: Internet Identity creates a unique pseudonym for each dapp a user authenticates with, preventing tracking across different applications and enhancing user privacy.
Decentralized and Secure: It operates entirely on the Internet Computer blockchain, allowing users to verify the code it runs. This decentralized approach enhances security and transparency.
User-Friendly: Users can create "identity anchors" and assign multiple devices to them, making it convenient to access dapps across different devices without managing complex cryptographic keys directly.
No Personal Information Required: Unlike traditional authentication methods, Internet Identity does not collect or store any personal identifying information from users.
WebAuthn Integration: Internet Identity is built on the WebAuthn API, which is supported by modern web browsers and operating systems, ensuring broad compatibility.
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