nervosnetwork / nervosnetwork/neuron

Suggestion: Requirement for password to have special symbols prevents use of Diceware passwords

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Description

Diceware passwords (e.g. https://diceware.dmuth.org/) which consist of a randomly created list of words provide good entropy AND are easier for humans to remember. When creating a new wallet the complexity requirement forces the user to add special symbols. This makes the password harder to remember if using Diceware passwords. Given an 8 random word list password has more entropy than a 'complex' password of only 8 characters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diceware), why not allow the user to use the password they want? Ie. popup a warning box or something but don't prevent the user from proceeding to create the wallet.

Thanks... :) Sorry, if I've posted anything wrong, is my 1st time.

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Research direction

Start by locating the TypeScript wallet-creation flow and its password complexity validation. Check how password warnings and validation failures are presented, then define the completed behavior as allowing Diceware-style passwords while warning users about the reduced rule compliance without blocking wallet creation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
authentication, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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