Hive Development Update: PeakLock Authentication & Secure Local Account Management

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Hive-Authentication — PeakLock Authentication Provider

PeakLock Authentication Implementation

Added a dedicated PeakLock authentication provider with PIN-protected local key storage.
Implemented secure local account handling for users who want to keep their Hive account credentials available on their device.
Added AES-encrypted local account storage using CryptoJS.
Ensured sensitive account information is not stored as plain text in local storage.

The new storage architecture provides a reusable foundation for applications that want to offer secure local account access through PeakLock.

On-Chain Posting Key Validation

Added on-chain posting key validation before completing the login process.
The authentication flow validates the supplied posting key against the Hive blockchain before allowing the account to proceed.
This provides an additional validation layer and helps ensure that the account credentials being used are valid for Hive authentication.

Aioha & Hive Authentication Integration

Integrated the PeakLock login flow with the existing Aioha and Hive authentication system.
Maintained compatibility with the established authentication architecture instead of introducing a separate authentication mechanism.
PeakLock can now participate as another authentication provider within the existing Hive login ecosystem.

PeakLock — PeakD-Style User Experience

Login & Account Management UI

Built a complete PeakD-style PeakLock interface, including:

PeakLock provider button
Saved accounts list
Add account screen
PIN unlock screen

The flow is designed to make returning users' authentication experience simple while still providing PIN protection for locally stored account information.

PeakLock Authentication UI

Saved Accounts

PIN Unlock Screen

User Switcher Integration

Added a dedicated PeakLock provider badge in the user switcher.
This makes it immediately clear when an account is being accessed through PeakLock.
Improved provider visibility while keeping the account switching experience consistent with other Hive authentication providers.

Dynamic Hive Avatar Preview

Added a dynamic Hive avatar preview before the username field.
The avatar updates based on the entered Hive username.
This matches the visual behavior of other existing login providers.
Provides users with an immediate visual confirmation of the account they are attempting to authenticate.

Dynamic Hive Avatar Preview

HiveSuite — PeakLock Integration

Authentication Library Integration

Integrated the updated PeakLock authentication library into HiveSuite.
Connected the new authentication provider with the existing HiveSuite login experience.
Verified that PeakLock works alongside the existing authentication architecture.

Backend Compatibility

Confirmed full compatibility with the HiveSuite /login backend API.
Ensured that the updated authentication flow can communicate correctly with the existing backend authentication infrastructure.
Maintained the expected authentication flow without requiring a separate backend implementation for PeakLock.

End-to-End Verification

Verified the complete PeakLock authentication flow from the HiveSuite frontend.
Tested integration between the updated Hive-Authentication library and HiveSuite.
Confirmed compatibility with the existing authentication system.

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Continuously improving HiveReactKit with reusable components that make Hive applications richer and more responsive.
Building shared infrastructure for media rendering, translations, and smoother community navigation across the Hive ecosystem.
Contributing open-source enhancements that improve usability, consistency, and long-term maintainability for Hive frontends using HiveReactKit.