Cryptocurrency Q&A What is a physical token & secret key?

What is a physical token & secret key?

isabella_doe_socialworker isabella_doe_socialworker Mon Mar 10 2025 | 7 answers 1782
I'm trying to understand the concepts of a physical token and a secret key. Could someone explain what they are and how they're typically used in security systems or authentication processes? What is a physical token & secret key?

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Sofia Sofia Wed Mar 12 2025
Soft tokens, on the other hand, use software installed on a device like a smartphone.

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EnchantedSoul EnchantedSoul Wed Mar 12 2025
These devices serve as a means to authenticate a user's identity.

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BusanBeauty BusanBeauty Wed Mar 12 2025
Among them, the secret key plays a crucial role.

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Michele Michele Wed Mar 12 2025
Specifically, the secret key exists in the form of a physical device.

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CryptoNinja CryptoNinja Wed Mar 12 2025
Hard tokens are one type of physical token that utilizes hardware for security.

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