Stellar has launched a new passkey feature that brings Web2-style user experience to Web3, enabling users to sign transactions and verify contracts using biometrics instead of traditional 2FA. The non-custodial solution leverages Soroban and secp256r1 to provide enhanced security, reliability, and accessibility for decentralized finance.
Stellar announced the launch of a passkey feature designed to simplify Web3 onboarding and improve user experience through familiar, intuitive interactions. The feature enables biometric authentication for signing transactions and verifying contracts, eliminating the need for traditional two-factor authentication while reducing data breach risks. Built on Soroban and secp256r1 technology, the passkey solution offers enhanced security through non-custodial, decentralized architecture that maintains user control. The announcement emphasizes Stellar's commitment to bridging traditional and decentralized financial systems through user-centric design, inviting developers and early adopters to explore the new capabilities.
