I am exploring Web3Auth for securing my decentralized app (dApp)…, and I would love to get some insights from the community. From my understanding, Web3Auth simplifies wallet authentication using social logins…, but I have a few questions:
Security – How does Web3Auth compare to traditional private key management in terms of security: ?? Is it truly non-custodial: ??
Integration – What’s the best way to integrate Web3Auth with a React or Next.js-based dApp: ?? Any best practices: ??
User Experience – Have you noticed an improvement in user onboarding when using Web3Auth compared to MetaMask or WalletConnect: ??
Custom Authentication – Can I implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) or Web3Auth with custom OAuth providers: ??
Would love to hear your thoughts !! If you have worked with Web3Auth, any tips, challenges, or real-world examples would be super helpful.
Great to see your interest in securing your dApp with Web3Auth! Let’s dive into your questions:
Security: Web3Auth enhances security by eliminating the need for users to manage their private keys directly. It’s considered non-custodial as users maintain control over their keys, but they are abstracted with a social login. The key is split and stored in a distributed manner, increasing security without compromising the user’s control.
Integration with React/Next.js:
Web3Auth provides a React SDK which simplifies integration. Make sure to follow the official Web3Auth React Integration Guide for best practices.
Consider using Web3Auth’s modular architecture to easily swap or upgrade components as needed.
User Experience:
Users generally appreciate the familiar flow of social logins, which reduces friction compared to traditional wallets like MetaMask or WalletConnect. This simplification often results in better onboarding metrics.
Custom Authentication & MFA:
You can expand Web3Auth with custom OAuth providers. For MFA, you might need to implement additional logic on top of the Web3Auth flow, but it’s achievable.
Real-world examples often highlight Web3Auth’s advantage in simplifying the user experience, especially for applications targeting a broader audience beyond seasoned blockchain users.
If you have any further specifics or run into challenges during integration, feel free to reach out! I’ll be happy to assist further.
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Hey @marcosandrew445
Welcome aboard!
I don’t know if you had the chance to traverse through our docs.
I think it covers most of your questions in pretty detail. Let em know if you have any more queries.