Episode description

Welcome to the AwesomeAlgo Podcast!

In this episode, we will dive deep into the world of LiquidAuth, an innovative authentication protocol developed powered by WebAuthn and FIDO2, developed by the Algorand Foundation. Our guest, Michael Feher, a full-stack engineer at Algorand Foundation, will break down the intricacies of LiquidAuth, its importance, and how it stands out from centralized solutions like WalletConnect. We will also explore its implications for Algorand adoption and interoperability with Web2 ecosystems.

Highlights include:

• Introduction to LiquidAuth and its significance
• Comparison with centralized solutions like WalletConnect
• The role of FIDO2, WebAuthn, and passkeys in LiquidAuth
• Future developments and community contributions
• Insights into the Awesome Algorand organization and its projects

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Episode references:

• Michael on X: https://x.com/PhearZero
• Getting started with LiquidAuth: https://liquidauth.com/guides/getting-started/
• AwesomeAlgo website: https://awesomealgo.com/

• Algorand Foundation: https://www.algorand.foundation/

• Algorand Foundation's GitHub: https://github.com/algorandfoundation

• AlgoKit GitHub: https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli
• What's new/upcoming in algokit ecosystem with Alessandro and Rob: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0mmDCJymJ0&t=130s

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• Website: https://www.makerx.com.au/

• Museum of Data History: https://museum.datahistory.org/

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