Authentication is not authorization
A wallet proves control of an address, but it does not automatically prove what that user should be allowed to do.
The safest pattern
We pair signed challenges with server-side sessions and role checks that live outside the wallet itself. That gives us flexibility without weakening the trust boundary.
- Use short-lived signed challenges for login.
- Store application state server-side when possible.
- Separate access rules from wallet ownership.
- Add extra checks before any irreversible action.
Why it scales
The cleaner the auth model, the easier it is to onboard new users, support enterprise workflows, and avoid brittle permission bugs.
Key takeaways
- Keep authentication and authorization separate.
- Use sessions to avoid overloading the wallet.
- Protect irreversible actions with extra checks.