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:

1. 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.

2. Privacy-Enhancing: Internet Identity creates a unique pseudonym for each dapp a user authenticates with, preventing tracking across different applications and enhancing user privacy.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. No Personal Information Required: Unlike traditional authentication methods, Internet Identity does not collect or store any personal identifying information from users.

6. WebAuthn Integration: Internet Identity is built on the WebAuthn API, which is supported by modern web browsers and operating systems, ensuring broad compatibility.

More information:

1. Internet Identity explained
2. Manage your Internet Identity