Alephium Introduces Passkey Support with Danube Upgrade
Alephium Introduces Passkey Support with Danube Upgrade
🔐 Seed Phrases Are History
Alephium's Danube upgrade introduces passkey support for a seedless wallet experience. Passkeys are secure public-private key pairs using WebAuthn standard that enable:
- Phishing-resistant authentication via Face ID, Touch ID, or hardware keys
- No seed phrases needed for wallet setup
- Enhanced security through device-level storage
The upgrade adds new Groupless address types supporting WebAuthn public keys, allowing dApps to integrate passkeys for wallet management.
Key Benefits:
- Instant onboarding without seed phrases
- Biometric/hardware key compatibility
- Familiar WebAuthn standard integration
- Reduced phishing vulnerability
The update aims to increase adoption while maintaining robust security.
🔐 Passkeys on Alephium! Seed phrases and backups can be vulnerable. Danube adds passkey support for a safer, seedless wallet experience: private keys reside in passkeys, preventing seed exposure and making wallet setup easier for users unfamiliar with seed phrases.↓
Wallet Reliability Improved During Service Interruptions
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Alephium Launches Squires Program for Community Growth
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Alephium Bridge Incident Report and Recovery
The Alephium Bridge experienced a security incident on August 7th, 2025. The team quickly detected suspicious activity and immediately paused bridge operations as a precautionary measure. Key points: - No user funds were lost - Bridge infrastructure remains intact - Security audit underway The team is implementing additional security measures and conducting a thorough investigation. Bridge operations will resume after completion of security upgrades and third-party verification. Users are advised to: - Monitor official channels for updates - Be cautious of potential scam attempts - Wait for official announcement before attempting transfers *For latest updates, follow [Alephium on Twitter](https://twitter.com/alephium)*
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