lockstack Authenticator gives users the ability to explore and use the +
The Blockstack Browser gives users the ability to explore and use the decentralized applications (dapps). The decentralized applications are a new way to interact with the internet. Dapps give users control of their data. Data about them personally, name, birthdate, phone number and data about what they do such as visiting a website or buying an item.
-
-
- Understand the Blockstack Authenticator -
- Using the Authenticator on public computers +
- Understand the Blockstack Browser +
- Using the Browser on public computers
- Install the client edition
- On Mac
- On Windows @@ -178,11 +181,11 @@ such as visiting a website or buying an item.
Understand the Blockstack Authenticator
+Understand the Blockstack Browser
-Through the Blockstack authemticator application you can create an identity. An identity +
Through the Blockstack browser application you can create an identity. An identity represents you as you interact with others through Dapps. The Blockstack -authenticator is itself, a smiple Dapp. It allows you to:
+Browser is itself, a simple Dapp. It allows you to:- create one or more identities @@ -191,39 +194,39 @@ authenticator is itself, a smiple Dapp. It allows you to:
- find and launch Dapps
There are editorions of the Blockstack Authenticator, the web edition is an +
There are editorions of the Blockstack Browser, the web edition is an application you access through your web browser by simply visit the applications’ address in your computer’s -browser. You can also install the authenticator as a client application on your +browser. You can also install the browser as a client application on your computer.
If all you want to do is create, manage, and fund an identity and then interact with Dapps, you can simply use the web edition. If you have concerns about net censorship, hightened security concerns, or develop a Dapp yourself, you may -want to download and install the authenticator’s client edition.
+want to download and install the browser’s client edition. -Using the Authenticator on public computers
+Using the Browser on public computers
Before you use the web application, it is important to note that once you log into the application with the brower, your session does not expire until you choose Settings > RESET BROWSER. For this reason, you should be careful -when using the authenticator on public computers.
+when using the browser on public computers. -If you are in a library, for example, and log into the authenticator, simply +
If you are in a library, for example, and log into the browser, simply closing the tab or even rebooting the computer does not log you out. Instead, you should be sure to choose Settings > RESET BROWSER before leaving the web application.
-For more informatin about your identity and the authenticator, see Get and use a Blockstack IDs.
+For more informatin about your identity and the browser, see Get and use a Blockstack IDs.
Install the client edition
-Remember, for most users the Blockstack Authenticator web application should +
Remember, for most users the Blockstack Browser web application should suffice. You only need to install the client if you have additional, advanced concerns about Internet or identity. Though not required, some Dapp developrs may find it useful to install the client edition.
-The Blockstack Authenticator installer is a multiple-context installer. If you +
The Blockstack Browser installer is a multiple-context installer. If you run it as a user, the installation is avalable only for that user. If you install as administrator, the installation installs for all users. To find an installer for your operating system, visit the Blockstack install @@ -251,7 +254,7 @@ page.
Choose Open.
-The system opens your default browser with the Blockstack Authenticator +
The system opens your default browser with the Blockstack Browser application, running from your machine (localhost). You’ll also see the Blockstack icon in your machine’s
@@ -277,7 +280,7 @@ install:Open the Wiindows Start menu and click on the recently added Blockstack Authenticator.
+Open the Wiindows Start menu and click on the recently added Blockstack Browser.
@@ -288,7 +291,7 @@ install:Choose to Allow access.
-The system opens in the Blockstack Authenticator application.
+The system opens in the Blockstack Browser application.