- Radix will restart development on native on-chain multi-factor authentication (MFA) for its wallet, following a recent pause due to cost and staffing considerations.
- The company plans a phased rollout of the MFA feature, starting on the Stokenet test network before full deployment on Mainnet.
- MFA will allow accounts to use multiple sign-in factors, such as phones, hardware wallets, cards, or trusted people, instead of relying on a single seed phrase.
- The feature will be tested and released in three stages, focusing on Security Shield setup, updates, and recovery options.
- Feedback from community testing on Stokenet will shape the final Mainnet implementation, with user experience and security cited as top priorities.
Radix confirmed it is resuming work on its native on-chain multi-factor authentication (MFA) feature for its wallet after a temporary halt. The company had paused the project earlier in the year during a reorganization, citing cost and timeline concerns.
According to a recent update, Radix will take a new approach, prioritizing step-by-step delivery of MFA rather than launching the complete feature all at once. The first stage of this MFA rollout will take place on Stokenet, the test network, where broader testing and user feedback will be collected before releasing it on Mainnet.
The multi-factor authentication system uses the on-chain Access Controller, which allows users to configure how they access and control their accounts. Possible sign-in methods can include a user’s phone, a Ledger hardware wallet, an Arculus Card, an off-device mnemonic (backup code), or another trusted individual. In the Radix Wallet, these settings are managed through a visual tool called the “Security Shield,” which simplifies the user’s access and recovery options.
The phased release will begin with users setting up and signing transactions using the Security Shield. The next stage will let users update their security settings, and the final phase will allow them to recover access if they lose their device or backup—without needing the original seed phrase. The company warns that during the testing phase on Stokenet, users may encounter account access issues, so dedicated test accounts are recommended.
More technical details about how Radix’s multi-factor Smart Accounts work and about the Access Controller component are published on the company’s website.
Radix says it will use community input throughout the process to refine both the functionality and the user interface, especially the Security Shield workflow and terminology. The first public phase of multi-factor authentication on Stokenet is expected soon.
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