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    • Anton Minin Baranovskii

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      Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
      Open-sourced the mobile auth layer (no personal data, looking for feedback)
                               

      Hey everyone, I recently open-sourced the mobile client of Toqen.app - an access-first authentication system I am building. One thing that matters to me here: the app does not collect personal or sensitive user data (no email, phone number, location, etc.). It only uses device-bound identifiers and cryptographic keys required for authorization - you can verify this directly in the code. This mobile layer is where access actually gets confirmed: - user decision - device signature - real-time verification The app itself does not grant access - everything is verified on the backend after the device signs a short-lived challenge. Repository: https://github.com/toqenapp/mobile-react-native Product access: iOS (App Store): search for “ toqen.app ” Android (closed testing): https://forms.gle/f9FcbHyHJiajmFWV7 Typical use cases include: SaaS platforms gated digital content memberships online education environments event access systems other products requiring time-bound and policy-defined authorization I would really appreciate any feedback or honest critique.

                                             
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      Access-First Authentication Goes Live: Toqen.app Pilot Program Now Open

                       

      Authentication is usually discussed in terms of protocols and features - OAuth, passkeys, MFA, SSO. The deeper layer is architectural: how and when access is validated. We have just completed the first production integration of Toqen.app - an access-first authentication system designed to validate entry at the moment it occurs. The system is now operating in a live digital platform with real user flows. Following this milestone, we are opening a structured Pilot Program for SaaS teams and digital platforms interested in evaluating access-first authentication in production environments. What This Means The production deployment currently validates: context-aware entry time-bound access logic QR-initiated authentication TOTP verification replay resistance mechanisms abuse mitigation under real traffic The focus is on access validation as infrastructure. Who This Is For The pilot is designed for: SaaS platforms content systems educational products event or membership-based services Teams exploring authentication beyond traditional identity-centric approaches. Learn More Live production example: https://litseller.com Pilot details and applications: https://toqen.app/pilot-partners Access is infrastructure. Infrastructure proves itself in production.

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      Anton Minin BaranovskiiPosted 3 months ago
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