Reown Authentication: How it works and why it matters
DIY Onchain Authentication solutions can be tricky. Firstly, they involve a lot of work, especially if you want to enable multiple authentication methods, such as login with email, social and popular wallet providers. But beyond that, they can also leave your app vulnerable to security threats.
So why bother with making your own solution when Reown offers the tools to enable multiple performant onchain authentication methods with minimal effort. With a purpose-built solution, you can focus on development and scale to the millions.
Let’s explore how:
What is Reown Authentication?
Reown authentication is a purpose-built solution for all types of onchain apps; enabling familiar logins like social and email, but also crypto-native logins with over 500+ wallet providers on EVM networks, Solana and Bitcoin.
Leveraging the WalletConnect network, it offers these authentication methods with minimal implementation complexity and maximum flexibility; letting you build an onboarding process that fits your app exactly. With a range of methods, you don’t need any DIY authentication process, you can simply integrate a battle-tested solution—one that can onboard any user in just a few clicks.
Why is authentication important for web3 enabled and onchain apps?
Authenticating users onchain can pose some challenges.
For crypto natives, offering compatibility with each community’s preferred wallet provider and networks is paramount—and yet the work needed to accommodate this can be lengthy (and thus costly!).
Then for non-crypto natives, the challenge of onboarding can be even more complex. For those new to crypto, the setup and login process of crypto wallets is unfamiliar, and at times, completely overwhelming. In these cases, offering only onchain-based authentication methods can alienate your users, leading them to drop-off before even getting started.
Finally, even if you manage to build a solution for both types of users, there’s also the challenge of delivering a seamless user experience. While the tech may work, you want your users to navigate your onboarding flow intuitively and with confidence.
That’s why Reown authentication is purpose-built for all users and offers a seamless UX—so you can implement a solution you know works; and go back to building out your app—not its onboarding flow.
How does Reown authentication work?
Reown offers three main types of authentication methods, designed specifically for building performant onchain apps.
Email & Social Login
The first type of authentication method is email & Social logins. These abstract away complexity from the end-user and provide familiar login methods for those more familiar with apps they use in their daily lives. With Reown social login, you have a choice of login types to enable, including; email, Google, X (twitter), GitHub, Discord, Apple, Facebook and Farcaster. Not only that, but these login methods are available on multiple chains, including all EVM chains and Solana.
Learn more about Reown Email & Social logins →
One-Click Auth
Reown also offers One-click auth, letting your users connect with a wallet and sign a SIWE message with just one click. This is an important UX improvement for onchain apps, removing the barrier to entry and decreasing possible drop-off.
Learn more about Reown One-click auth →
Multichain Authentication (SIWX)]
Finally, Reown also provides multichain Authentication via the Sign in with X (SIWX) feature. Designed in accordance with the CAIP-122 standard, this authentication solution establishes a chain-agnostic framework for blockchain-based authentication and authorization on off-chain services. In short, it allows you to bring more users into your app, no matter which compatible chain they prefer, meaning you can truly build seamless multichain experiences.
What is web3 authentication for?
Reown authentication is useful for all types of onchain apps, including;
- Consumer apps; built for mobile-native audiences using the android or iOS version of the Reown SDK.
- DeFi apps; such as marketplaces or trading apps, using crypto-first authentication methods on multiple chains.
- Blockchain Games; enabling seamless logins for all users, familiar with crypto or not, without causing interruptions.
- Onchain social apps; offering familiar login methods while enabling onchain actions.
How to Integrate Reown Authentication
To get started with Reown Authentication, simply;
- Install the Reown SDK using your chosen framework
- Login to the Reown Dashboard to get your project ID
- Import your needed libraries
- Configure your features, including all authentication methods needed
- Start building!
Onchain authentication with Reown: Delivering Flexible Onboarding
Choosing the right authentication strategy is the foundation of a successful onchain application. While a DIY approach might seem tempting, the complexity of managing security and maintaining compatibility across 500+ wallets and multiple chains can quickly drain your development resources.
Reown Web3 Authentication provides a flexible, battle-tested solution that bridges the gap between Web2 familiarity and Web3 sovereignty. By offering a wide range of authentication methods—from social logins to one-click SIWE—you can provide a seamless onboarding experience that scales alongside your user base without the implementation headaches.
Stop wrestling with login flows and start focusing on what makes your app unique. Whether you are building the next big DeFi protocol or a mobile-native social app, Reown gives you the tools to onboard anyone, anywhere, in just a few clicks.
