I think this is awesome, but they still need to make the process for setting up a Hive account in the first place more seamless. Many people are not going to want to deal with public and private keys even though we all know that is what keeps them "safe". If this gets off the ground and people can get past that learning curve it could be awesome.
Posted Using LeoFinance Beta
This is one of the things that HAS, in combination with an application like Keychain Mobile, will probably help to solve.
You will inject your keys once and for all into your wallet, and you will never have to worry about it again.
From that moment, you then just have to approve or reject the operations that will be submitted to your consent by the applications.
That would be pretty cool. The initial learning curve will still be a little steep for users. I know I have onboarded people and they always struggle at first with the keys. Once I help them get KeyChain setup, then they are golden.
Posted Using LeoFinance Beta
Awesome! Looking forward to it!
Posted Using LeoFinance Beta
Meantime, feel free to support the Hive Authentication Services proposal 😉
I am not sure the HAS is focused upon that. This is the development of middleware that is designed to access sites using Hive accounts.
As for the keys that is a challenge but one people are just going to have to learn. I do not see a simple way to deal with keys other than for people to learn how to deal with keys.
It is a vital part to the security of one's assets and designed to not be held by others.
Posted Using LeoFinance Beta
Right, I get that. I am just saying for people to use it they will first need to have a Hive account and that is where the barrier might happen. I agree with you on keys. Familiarity reduces the intimidation, but I can see that being a hurdle for some.
Posted Using LeoFinance Beta
Agreed although I will say that is going to be offset by many applications allowing people to use Twitter or FB sign ups first.
Thus, they can get in with an account they know and then get their Hive account as they learn more about things.
Posted Using LeoFinance Beta
That is a great point.