DFINITY working on passwordless authentication alternative for decentralized internet

Developers are working on a way for people to access online accounts and applications that they say could have a major impact on internet security. Internet Identity (IID) is proposed as an important aspect for online authentication with the emerging concept of Web3.

Internet Identity is a decentralized blockchain-based form of online identity which proponents say makes it possible for users of Web3 services and decentralized applications to enjoy ample security and convenience while carrying out authentication on the internet …

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