The Blockchain Will Help Google Improve Their Authentication Services
Google is one of those companies who have the manpower and funding to throw anything they can think of at the wall, just to see what sticks. Sometimes, the things that stick work out quite well, while others might not. One of their recent pet projects involves finding a way for users to access platforms and services without needing a password. Blockchain....
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