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ninalanyonyesterday at 3:26 PM7 repliesview on HN

So now I have to have a mobile phone?


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pluralmonadyesterday at 3:32 PM

And one you don't fully own/control. Fully owned devices will be unsupported, obviously.

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sonic45132yesterday at 4:09 PM

I feel the idea of public key encryption could be done without a phone but the device locking makes it harder to transfer the token off device. Like the parent comment said, I think 90% is all we can aim for. Nothing is going to be perfect.

rustyminnowyesterday at 3:57 PM

Could probably be implemented by a smartcard or yubikey-like device as well. Shoot, just build it into my state issued ID card.

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intrasightyesterday at 3:55 PM

Identity wallets can be made to work anywhere.

izacusyesterday at 4:10 PM

You can have an ID card. Just like for buying alcohol and cigarettes.

maccardyesterday at 4:09 PM

Secure Enclave on a mobile phone, or an NFC smart card both work fine. It could be your passport, drivers license, national ID, whatever.