Currently, the most widely used authentication method for mobile applications and websites is a username and password combination.
However, this method has many disadvantages, mainly the risk of losing money or having your information stolen.
Password managers undoubtedly simplify the authentication process, but they are not widely used.
In this respect, TON Connect technology provides a perfect solution to this problem. Using advanced encryption methods, you can use your TON wallet to log into your account with just one click.
This approach eliminates the need to remember passwords, ensures data confidentiality, and provides access to blockchain features, including the ability to pay with cryptocurrencies such as Toncoin.
What are TON and TON Connect?
TON Connect is an open standard for secure access to Internet services that does not require usernames and passwords. It was developed by The Open Network, a continuation of the Telegram Open Network project.
Initially, TON Connect was created to integrate with the Tonkeeper wallet. However, after public discussion, it was converted into a general network standard. This means that the feature can now be used by other wallets and services within the TON ecosystem.
In addition to Tonkeeper, TON Connect has received support from various popular decentralized wallets on the TON network such as Tonhub, MyTonWallet, TON Wallet, etc.
Likewise, TON Connect integration possibilities extend to all ton.org services such as TON domains, TON bridges and other network applications.
What is TON Connect for?
In the world of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts, wallets and applications play an important role in ensuring the security of user data.
The wallet provides a user interface for confirming transactions and securely storing encryption keys on the user’s device. These keys are needed to securely sign and prove ownership of your cryptocurrency.
The application acts as an interface for interacting with smart contracts. Since there is no direct access to user funds, executing transactions in smart contracts requires users to authenticate through their wallet.
Therefore, the interaction between the wallet and the application creates a safe and convenient environment for users to efficiently transfer cryptocurrency assets and manage smart contracts.
TON Connect vs WalletConnect
TON Connect is certainly not the only solution on the market. Users often wonder why they can’t use existing multi-network technologies like WalletConnect for authentication.
The main difference between WalletConnect and TON Connect is that when using WalletConnect, all messages pass through a single central server.
However, this approach violates the principle of decentralization that is fundamental to blockchain technology.
Despite the similarities in the architecture of both technologies, TON Connect has no central hub and every blockchain expert can start their own server, allowing for a greater degree of decentralization.
Another clear advantage of TON Connect is its full integration with the Open Network environment.
How to integrate TON Connect with your website
If your website has not yet merged TON Connect and requires you to enter a username and password to log in, you can use the built-in password manager provided by TON Wallet.
This method works like this: Every time you need to log in to a particular website, you enter a secure password that is automatically generated based on your TON wallet’s private key. This approach provides security similar to using a traditional password manager.
It is important to note that in both cases (the password manager built into the TON wallet and using a traditional password manager) all passwords are encrypted with a single master password, increasing the overall level of safety.
Additionally, other TON wallets are expected to support this feature in the future, making password autofill more convenient and secure for Open Network ecosystem users.
How to integrate TON Connect
By connecting the wallet to TON Connect, users can conveniently interact with applications in the Open Network system. To implement TON Connect, follow these steps:
- Study the technical specifications of the protocol.: First, carefully review the protocol’s documentation and technical specifications. This will help you understand how your wallet and TON Connect should interact.
- Implement a protocol using one of our SDKs: To run the protocol on your wallet, use one of the software development kits (SDKs) provided for TON Connect. These tools help you integrate TON Connect functionality into your applications.
- Use a pull request to add your wallet to the list of supported wallets.: After successfully implementing the protocol and integrating it with TON Connect, add information about your wallet to the list of supported wallets. You can do this through pull requests, which are change proposals in the repository that contain information about supported wallets.
When integrating TON Connect, it is important to comply with the technical requirements and standards established for the connection.
This will ensure the compatibility of your wallet with other services and applications using TON Connect and provide users with a convenient and secure way to interact with the Open Network ecosystem.
The future of TON Connect
The future of TON Connect looks very promising. Features are expected to be significantly expanded in future updates, including the ability for connected applications to send notifications to the TON wallet.
The main benefit of this update is that applications can only send you notifications if you give them permission to do so.
Unlike traditional methods such as email or phone number, which can receive notifications without explicit user consent, TON Connect provides a more transparent and manageable way to interact between wallets and various applications on the open network.
conclusion
TON Connect technology represents an innovative solution in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, designed for fast and convenient authentication.
Compared to the shortcomings of traditional authentication methods such as username and password, TON Connect stands out for its efficiency and level of security thanks to its advanced encryption methods combined with its decentralized approach.
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