Dev Diary #20 — Account Security and 2FA
Dear Blocklancers, we already arrived at our 20th Dev Diary! We will celebrate this by talking about a very important topic: Account Security and 2FA (2-Factor-Authentication). Recently we implemented 2FA authentication for our Beta-Testers, as this feature has been requested by many users.
What is 2FA?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security process in which the user provides two so-called authentication factors (e.g. password + PIN) to verify they are who they say they are. 2FA can be contrasted with single factor authentication, a security process in which the user provides only one factor — typically a password. Most people will know 2FA from their online banking experience: You enter your password to access your account and to verify a bank transaction a TAN code is sent to your mobile phone. Here you have the two factors: password & TAN.
Who is using 2FA?
2FA is mostly implemented by high security services like Online Banking and Online Exchanges. Most people from the cryptospace will know about 2FA, because many exchanges like Binance and Kucoin offer the possibility to enable 2FA.
Are freelancing platforms using 2FA?
Prominent freelancing platforms like Fiverr are not implementing 2FA. There are many user complaints about hacked accounts (here, here).
How works 2FA on Blocklancer?
[1] Enable 2FA in your account
[2] Download Google Authenticator, Authy or a similar tool
[3] Scan the QR code and enter the PIN
[4] 2FA is now enabled for your account
After 2FA is enabled you will have to enter the PIN code (generated by your 2FA device) in order to access your account.
By implementing 2FA Blocklancer is also one of the most secure freelancing platforms on the Internet. Together with the security advantages of the Ethereum Blockchain, Blocklancer can become the most secure platform for freelancers on the Internet.
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