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Very roughly. When you put in your phone lock pin, you are not authenticating with the website. So roughly, it's not.


I dont see how that matters. You still need a password + one file (on the phone). SSH keys with passphrase are two factors as well in my book. In fact, I would say that not having to transmit the weakest part (the mnemonic password/pin) over the wire is a plus.


I dont see how that matters.

Please tell that to anyone thinking of hiring you for security.




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