Web3Auth dapp
Overview
Web3Auth (formerly Torus) is a non-custodial authentication infrastructure for Web3 applications that uses threshold multi-party computation (MPC) to manage private keys. It allows users to log in to dapps using existing Web2 methods like social logins or email OTPs, replacing seed phrases with a distributed key recovery mechanism. Web3Auth was acquired by ConsenSys in June 2025 to power embedded-wallet onboarding for MetaMask.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Web3Auth connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to ConsenSys.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
subsidiary_of | ConsenSys | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Web3Auth?
Web3Auth is a decentralized authentication provider that enables users to access dapps using familiar Web2 login methods while maintaining non-custodial control of their private keys via threshold key management.
How does Web3Auth handle private keys?
Web3Auth splits the user's private key into multiple shares using multi-party computation; one share is stored on the user's device and another with a recovery service. Authentication requires a threshold of these shares, ensuring the full key is never reconstructed by any single party.
Is Web3Auth non-custodial?
Yes, Web3Auth is non-custodial: the user always retains ownership of their private key through their device's share and a backup share, with no single entity able to move funds without user authorization.
What is Web3Auth connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Web3Auth is linked to 1 other tracked entity, most strongly to ConsenSys.
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