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this post was submitted on 16 Mar 2026
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I don't think I understand this. I don't actually want to pay with my phone, so thats a non-problem to me, but when I can access my bank with a browser on any pc in the world, why do they need attestation on a mobile? I dont see why the requirement is inconsistent.
I think it's rather about NFC-powered (i.e. "tap your phone") payments. These are automatic, which comes with different security issues.
Seems like a strong argument for dedicated hardware to me. Something card shaped ๐
Sure, but it is way more convenient for many to tap the phone, and when there's demand, there must be the supply.
After all, making privacy and security convenient is the number 1 issue in the adoption of good practices by the masses.