Whoa! I mean, who still uses only a password for crypto these days? My gut reaction when I see an account protected by a single weak passphrase is usually a mix of disbelief and a little dread. Initially I thought people just didn’t understand the stakes, but then I realized a lot of smart folks get lazy or complacent—until they lose funds. Okay, so check this out—this piece walks through two-factor authentication, device verification, and why a YubiKey might be the best move for serious Kraken users.

Wow! Two-factor authentication isn’t a buzzword, it’s a lifeline. Most exchanges, Kraken included, offer several 2FA options: SMS, authenticator apps, and hardware keys.