Security · 1h ago
Passkeys criticized for poor user experience design
A developer argues that passkeys, despite being more secure, fail to account for how average users think and behave. The critique highlights confusion around device-bound credentials and lack of clear mental models. This could hinder adoption of passwordless authentication.
Meridian48 take
The criticism is valid: even if passkeys are technically superior, they won't replace passwords unless they're intuitive for non-technical users.
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