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Currently, the easiest custody option is via the NNS Frontend Dapp. | Currently, the easiest custody option is via the NNS Frontend Dapp. | ||
| − | =Custody | + | ==Custody using the NNS Frontend dapp== |
| − | + | On a '''networked smartphone''' or '''networked computer''', do the following: | |
| − | 1. Log into [https://nns.ic0.app/ NNS Frontend Dapp] | + | ===1. Log into [https://nns.ic0.app/ NNS Frontend Dapp]=== |
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| − | + | [[File:nns-frontend-dapp-login.png|256px|nns frontend dapp login]] | |
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| − | + | ===2. Log in with Internet Identity=== | |
| + | You can make an [https://identity.ic0.app/ Internet Identity] if you do not already have one, find instructions [[How_to_create_an_Internet_Identity|here]] | ||
| + | ===3. Add multiple devices=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | Strictly speaking, you do not need to add multiple devices, but it is highly recommended so you do not lose your ICP in case you lose your device. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===4. Send ICP to your unique account=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | Within NNS Frontend dapp, navigate to the '''ICP''' tab | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[File:nns-frontend-dapp.png|512px|nns frontend dapp]] | ||
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| + | Account should look something like this | ||
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| + | <code>723cd441238da744a097c3a20f8f4050d8355afb46fe12a1428a63996c37d918</code> | ||
| + | |||
| + | The NNS frontend dapp is now your custody solution. | ||
==Decisions user needs to make == | ==Decisions user needs to make == | ||
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===How do you authenticate to Internet Identity?=== | ===How do you authenticate to Internet Identity?=== | ||
| − | [https://identity.ic0.app/ Internet Identity] does | + | [https://identity.ic0.app/ Internet Identity] does '''not''' use passwords and usernames to log in. Internet Identity takes advantage of the Web Authentication (WebAuthn) API to provide secure cryptographic authentication. This means that you authenticate by "something you have" (e.g a phone, yuibkey, etc...) instead of "something you know" (e.g. a password). |
| − | From the point of view the user, a user would use the following methods to authenticate: | + | From the point of view of the user, a user would use the following methods to authenticate: |
| − | + | #Computers | |
| + | ##Yubikey (with computers with USB ports) | ||
| + | ##Thumbprint (with computers with electronic fingerprint recognition features like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_ID Touch ID]) | ||
| + | #Smartphones | ||
| + | ##Face ID (for smartphones with facial recognition systems) | ||
| + | ##Thumbprint (for computers with electronic fingerprint recognition features like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_ID Touch ID]) | ||
| − | + | ===2. If I lose my device, can I still use Internet Identity?=== | |
| − | |||
| − | + | If you have an Identity Anchor tied to only one device and you lose that one device, you will be locked out. As a best practice, it is recommended [https://support.dfinity.org/hc/en-us/articles/4403351925140 adding multiple devices and recovery mechanisms] to each Identity Anchor. | |
| − | |||
| − | + | ===3. How do I add more devices to my Identity Anchor?=== | |
| − | + | To add more devices to an existing Identity Anchor, [https://support.dfinity.org/hc/en-us/articles/4403351925140 please see the guide here]. | |
| − | |||
| − | + | ==Features== | |
| − | |||
| − | + | The dapp supports the following actions: | |
| − | + | * Receive/send ICP | |
| + | * Stake a neuron | ||
| + | * View neurons | ||
| + | * Add neurons as hotkeys | ||
| + | * Dissolve neurons | ||
| + | * Disburse neurons | ||
| + | * Increase dissolve delay of neurons | ||
| + | * View NNS proposals | ||
| + | * Vote on NNS proposals | ||
| + | * Choose neurons to follow for voting | ||
| + | * Connect hardware wallet such as for [[ICP custody with Ledger Nano]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Benefits== |
| − | + | * Very convenient. Entirely web-based. No need to download or install anything. | |
| + | * Has all the functionality one needs for custody, staking, voting. | ||
| + | * This is a very common method in the ecosystem so lots of of support | ||
| + | * Ideal for people who want to want the easiest path to control their ICP | ||
==Trade-offs and risks== | ==Trade-offs and risks== | ||
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If you use this combination, you are accepting the following trade-offs: | If you use this combination, you are accepting the following trade-offs: | ||
| − | * If you only have 1 device tied to your [ | + | * '''Risk of losing access''' - If you only have 1 device tied to your [https://identity.ic0.app/ Internet Identity], and you lose that device, you lose all access. You should add multiple devices in case one of them malfunctions. For example, if you have only one iPhone attached as a device to your Internet Identity, you are risking your ICP on that iPhone's Face Id always recognizing you. If it cannot, then you lost access to your ICP. Similarly, if you lose your phone, you would lose your ICP. |
| − | * Not all devices and browsers support WebAuthn, so this option is sometimes not available. | + | |
| − | * You are accepting the risk that the [ | + | * '''Risk your devices do not support it''' - Not all devices and browsers support WebAuthn, so this option is sometimes not available. |
| − | + | ||
| + | * '''Risk of browser or NNS dapp or II being compromised'''- You are accepting the risk that the browser used (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Explorer, Opera, Safari, Brave, etc...) or the [https://github.com/dfinity/nns-dapp community-vetted NNS Frontend dapp] or [https://medium.com/dfinity/verifying-the-internet-identity-code-a-walkthrough-c1dd7a53f883) community-vetted Internet Identity canister] are not compromised | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * See more info about [https://support.dfinity.org/hc/en-us/sections/8730553238932-Staking Staking Support] | ||
| + | * [[Managing ICP holdings]] | ||
| + | * [[ICP custody options]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:58, 12 January 2024
Currently, the easiest custody option is via the NNS Frontend Dapp.
Custody using the NNS Frontend dapp
On a networked smartphone or networked computer, do the following:
1. Log into NNS Frontend Dapp
2. Log in with Internet Identity
You can make an Internet Identity if you do not already have one, find instructions here
3. Add multiple devices
Strictly speaking, you do not need to add multiple devices, but it is highly recommended so you do not lose your ICP in case you lose your device.
4. Send ICP to your unique account
Within NNS Frontend dapp, navigate to the ICP tab
Account should look something like this
723cd441238da744a097c3a20f8f4050d8355afb46fe12a1428a63996c37d918
The NNS frontend dapp is now your custody solution.
Decisions user needs to make
How do you authenticate to Internet Identity?
Internet Identity does not use passwords and usernames to log in. Internet Identity takes advantage of the Web Authentication (WebAuthn) API to provide secure cryptographic authentication. This means that you authenticate by "something you have" (e.g a phone, yuibkey, etc...) instead of "something you know" (e.g. a password).
From the point of view of the user, a user would use the following methods to authenticate:
- Computers
- Yubikey (with computers with USB ports)
- Thumbprint (with computers with electronic fingerprint recognition features like Touch ID)
- Smartphones
- Face ID (for smartphones with facial recognition systems)
- Thumbprint (for computers with electronic fingerprint recognition features like Touch ID)
2. If I lose my device, can I still use Internet Identity?
If you have an Identity Anchor tied to only one device and you lose that one device, you will be locked out. As a best practice, it is recommended adding multiple devices and recovery mechanisms to each Identity Anchor.
3. How do I add more devices to my Identity Anchor?
To add more devices to an existing Identity Anchor, please see the guide here.
Features
The dapp supports the following actions:
- Receive/send ICP
- Stake a neuron
- View neurons
- Add neurons as hotkeys
- Dissolve neurons
- Disburse neurons
- Increase dissolve delay of neurons
- View NNS proposals
- Vote on NNS proposals
- Choose neurons to follow for voting
- Connect hardware wallet such as for ICP custody with Ledger Nano
Benefits
- Very convenient. Entirely web-based. No need to download or install anything.
- Has all the functionality one needs for custody, staking, voting.
- This is a very common method in the ecosystem so lots of of support
- Ideal for people who want to want the easiest path to control their ICP
Trade-offs and risks
If you use this combination, you are accepting the following trade-offs:
- Risk of losing access - If you only have 1 device tied to your Internet Identity, and you lose that device, you lose all access. You should add multiple devices in case one of them malfunctions. For example, if you have only one iPhone attached as a device to your Internet Identity, you are risking your ICP on that iPhone's Face Id always recognizing you. If it cannot, then you lost access to your ICP. Similarly, if you lose your phone, you would lose your ICP.
- Risk your devices do not support it - Not all devices and browsers support WebAuthn, so this option is sometimes not available.
- Risk of browser or NNS dapp or II being compromised- You are accepting the risk that the browser used (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Explorer, Opera, Safari, Brave, etc...) or the community-vetted NNS Frontend dapp or community-vetted Internet Identity canister are not compromised
See Also
- See more info about Staking Support
- Managing ICP holdings
- ICP custody options