Decentralization via Human Keys
A Human-Centric Approach to Digital Security
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A Human-Centric Approach to Digital Security
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Human Keys are a next-generation cryptographic primitive that makes managing digital assets and identities simpler and more secure at the same time. By deriving high-entropy keys from inherent human attributes—like passwords, web2 or OAuth tokens, biometrics, or security questions—Human Keys eliminate the need for seed phrases and complex key management.
A New Cryptographic Primitive: Human Keys derive secure, high-entropy keys from private attributes, allowing users to access their digital assets using inherent traits — like password, security questions, social / web2 accounts, biometrics, and other personally identifying information — rather than seed phrases.
Human-Centric Public Key Infrastructure: Designed to power decentralized, privacy-preserving applications, Human Keys enable developers to create secure, user-friendly tools that prioritize autonomy and privacy.
A Paradigm Shift in Authentication: Human Keys use human attributes as the ultimate authentication mechanism, bringing simplicity and security to decentralized networks.
Human Keys leverage advanced cryptographic techniques, such as a tVOPRF (Threshold-Verifiable Oblivious Pseudorandom Function), to securely generate and manage keys. These keys are derived from human-specific attributes and can be recovered without relying on centralized systems or custodians.
Explore the cryptographic principles behind Human Keys in our blog post.
Check out the documentation for details on the underlying infrastructure.
