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[–] frightful_hobgoblin@lemmy.ml 8 points 9 months ago

One thing you own. It proves who you are and lets you pay for things all in one place. Something only you control. No middlemen. No passwords. No credit cards.

When a website wants to know it's really you, you don't type anything. You just tap "Yes", like unlocking your phone with your face. That tap is a silent, secure confirmation that you're you

Glaring security hole in this.

[–] badcommandorfilename@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago
[–] lvxferre@mander.xyz 4 points 9 months ago

I think everyone agrees the internet is wrong, but nobody agrees on how it would be if it was right. The article for example talks about identity and security, specially for purchases; for me, however, the internet would be "right" if it was

  • anonymous
  • extremely hostile towards commercial invasion (including advertisement)
  • mostly something for hobbyists and enthusiasts
  • KISS principle (keep it simple, stupid) all the way