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Dev tools · September 14, 2018

FIDO2 USB+NFC token optimized for security, extensibility, and style

Solo 1 firmware in C. Contribute to solokeys/solo1 development by creating an account on GitHub.

FIDO2 USB+NFC token optimized for security, extensibility, and style launched on September 14, 2018 with 11 votes, #850 of 2,635 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

This is a FIDO2 security token that supports both USB and NFC connectivity for passwordless authentication. It is designed for users who need a hardware-based way to secure their online accounts and devices. The token emphasizes physical security, the ability to extend its functionality, and aesthetic design. It launched as an open-source project on GitHub.

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