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> 2. accounts that are unhackable because users log in with private keys instead of user/pass There's nothing magical about private keys that prevents them fro
by PragmaticPulp 5y ago
> 2. accounts that are unhackable because users log in with private keys instead of user/pass
There's nothing magical about private keys that prevents them from being lost or stolen.
The average person doesn't want to manage private key files. The average person wants to be able to recover their account if they forget or lose their password. Moving to private keys isn't a realistic solution for logins for the average person.
- toofy 5y agoI’m sure the average person didn’t want to use keys to lock their house or car—we adapt.
- DarylZero 5y agoThe average person prefers passwords to key files? The average user isn't even aware of the potential option of the key file. I think the popularity of password managers shows that users preferences are opposite to what you say. The user wants the machine to store the secrets rather than memorize and type them. Recovery mechanisms is a separate issue from whether you use passwords or key files.
- olah_1 5y ago> The average person wants to be able to recover their account if they forget or lose their password That’s why i mentioned Social Account Recovery. There are solutions to improve general UX of key management.