Reviving BrowserID in 2026
5 hours ago
- #privacy
- #browserid
- #authentication
- BrowserID is being revived by WKID for bespoke apps targeting solo developers or small groups like family and friends.
- It uses email domains for federated authentication, ensuring privacy and control without third-party dependencies.
- The protocol is lightweight, avoids complex registration, and uses cryptographically signed assertions for identity verification.
- Unlike Mozilla's BrowserID, WKID avoids the chicken-and-egg problem by focusing on personal use without fallback IdP support.
- WKID is still in development, requiring polishing, documentation, and self-hosting improvements before broader release.