Today I'm excited to announce the official launch of HiveAuth Mobile for Android, a new, user-friendly, and highly secure private key storage application unveiled at HiveFest 2023 in Rosarito.
HiveAuth Mobile addresses the community's desire for diversity and redundancy in key management applications. Providing an alternative to Hive Keychain reinforces the ecosystem's resilience and gives you more choices to manage your direct interactions with the Hive blockchain.
HiveAuth Mobile is designed to make your Hive experience smoother, safer, and more intuitive. The app’s simplicity ensures a more approachable experience for newcomers.
Let's dive into what makes HiveAuth the must-have app for both seasoned Hive blockchain enthusiasts and newcomers.
HiveAuth Mobile stands apart from conventional wallet applications, reimagining what it means to be a wallet in the blockchain space:
While HiveAuth Mobile serves as a wallet by securely storing your private keys, it intentionally omits certain features commonly found in other wallet applications. The app prioritizes the safeguarding of your keys above all else, diverging from the typical wallet functionalities that users might expect.
No information display
In keeping with our dedication to privacy and security, HiveAuth Mobile does not display any information about your account like balances or transactions history. This decision caters to individuals who value discretion, especially when they may be accessing their accounts in public or shared spaces.
In an era where screen privacy can be compromised by over-the-shoulder glances or while casting your mobile screen, maintaining control over when and where your financial information is displayed can provide users with peace of mind and an added sense of security.
Understanding that your financial portfolio is a personal affair, we've deliberately chosen not to display your asset balances within the app. Whether you're checking your account in a public place or prefer not to have your balances visible, HiveAuth Mobile respects your right to confidentiality.
Although all transactions on the Hive blockchain are public by nature, there's no need for your mobile device to broadcast this information. HiveAuth Mobile gives you the comfort of accessing the necessary functionality of your accounts while keeping your financial data discreet.
No In-App Operations
HiveAuth Mobile does not allow you to initiate transactions directly from the app. The goal is to reduce the possible attack surface by minimizing the amount of code or the introduction of functionality that could weaken the overall security context essential for the application.
These are deliberate design choices to minimize security vulnerabilities and maintain operational simplicity. The primary function of HiveAuth Mobile is to facilitate secure login to applications that support the HiveAuth protocol and to sign transactions securely.
This streamlined approach reduces the risk of accidental disclosures and potential security threats, making HiveAuth Mobile a robust tool that serves the essential purpose of secure private key storage and seamless interaction with the Hive blockchain.
One of the cornerstone principles of HiveAuth Mobile is the ironclad protection of your sensitive information. We've gone to great lengths to ensure that your private keys and sensitive data remain just that: private!
Here are the reasons why you can trust HiveAuth Mobile:
Data Extraction Prevention
With cutting-edge encryption and security protocols, the app is engineered to prevent any form of data extraction. No third-party app or malicious actor can access your sensitive information from within HiveAuth Mobile.
No Display of Sensitive Data
As explained above, HiveAuth Mobile is designed with a 'safety-first' approach. The app ensures that your private keys are never displayed on-screen, mitigating the risk of accidental exposure or shoulder surfing.
Clipboard Restriction
The security of your blockchain identity is paramount. That's why we’ve implemented a stringent no clipboard policy for your private keys.
Once you've securely imported your private keys into HiveAuth Mobile, the app prevents any form of copying or sharing of these keys. This means that the private keys cannot be sent to the clipboard, an often-overlooked vulnerability in other applications.
The clipboard is a basic feature of mobile operating systems that temporarily stores copied text. Unfortunately, it can also be a target for malware looking to snatch sensitive data. By eliminating the possibility of clipboard use for your keys, HiveAuth Mobile significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access.
The result is a full peace of mind. With HiveAuth Mobile, you can rest assured that even in the event of clipboard hijacking or accidental pasting, your private keys remain securely enclosed within the app.
We understand that complexity can lead to mistakes, especially for those new to the blockchain. HiveAuth Mobile reduces the likelihood of user error by providing a clear, intuitive interface and straightforward operation, safeguarding users against accidental data leaks or mistakes.
With its sleek design and focus on essential functionalities, HiveAuth delivers a straightforward and uncluttered user experience, perfect for enabling quick and hassle-free logins and transaction signings - making it ideal for users of all experience levels.
Feedback from our dedicated beta testers has been overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting a smooth and intuitive first encounter with the app.
Here are some of their testimonies:
"For me it was very smooth, ... any experienced Hive user will find it very easy as it is simple and self-explanatory."
"I've never felt more confident in managing my private keys. It's super user-friendly - exactly what the blockchain world needs!"
"HiveAuth is working on my Android with my account ... and the magic happens."
"Is it easy to use, to configure? Did I like the UI? YES to all of them!"
Download the app from Google Play Store.
Import your private keys.
Done!
In my commitment to transparency and security, HiveAuth Mobile is more than just an app—it’s a community project. As such, the codebase is open-source on GitHub, where it is available for auditing by anyone with the interest and technical expertise to do so.
Support for the app is provided on Discord. I created a dedicated HiveAuth server where you can ask questions, write suggestions, report issues or get help as a developer.
You can join our Discord by following this link: https://discord.gg/VxtYPatjPG
