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# ERC-8019: Auto-Login

Source: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-8019
Agent brief: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-8019/agent.md
Machine-readable JSON: https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/api/standards/ERC-8019
Last reviewed: 2026-05-25
Last updated: 2026-05-25

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status | Draft |
| Chain | both |
| Category | Transaction Friction |
| Journey stages | Authentication & Identity |
| Detailed guide | Yes |
| Official specification | https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/erc-8019 |
| Discussion search | https://ethereum-magicians.org/search?q=ERC-8019 |

## UX Impact

Persistent wallet authentication across sessions — eliminates repeated login signatures when returning to dApps. Design implications: implement automatic session restoration on return visits, show 'remembered' connection status, design opt-in/opt-out for persistent auth, handle session expiration gracefully. Design decisions: security tradeoffs of persistent auth (convenience vs risk on shared devices), whether to require re-authentication for sensitive actions, how to handle multiple wallets with persistent sessions. Draft standard, Ambire implementing. Listed as a solution to Signing Fatigue — competes with/complements ERC-4361 (SIWE) for the auth flow.

## Summary

Persistent wallet authentication across sessions — eliminates repeated login signatures when returning to dApps.

## For Designers

- You can restore wallet sessions automatically on return visits.
- Your settings can offer Remember me with clear security tradeoff copy.
- You can require re-authentication for withdrawals or settings changes.

## Applicability

### When to Use

- Returning users dominate your traffic.
- Repeated SIWE signatures cause drop-off.
- Your app can store session state securely server-side.

### When to Avoid

- Shared-device or kiosk contexts where persistence is dangerous.
- Regulatory requirements mandate fresh auth every session.
- Wallet does not support persistent auth extension.

## Problems It Solves

### Inconsistent behavior across apps

Impact: high

Old way: Each team reinvents copy and edge cases

New way: Shared standard gives predictable UX patterns

### Users surprised by on-chain rules

Impact: high

Old way: Generic transfer UI fails at submit time

New way: Standard-aware UI sets expectations upfront

### Support burden from opaque errors

Impact: medium

Old way: Raw revert reasons in toasts

New way: Mapped states explain what to do next

## MUST NOT (Anti-Patterns)

- **Hiding standard-imposed restrictions until submit** (critical)
  - Why: Users feel tricked when actions fail at the last step
  - Instead: Show eligibility and badges before the primary CTA

- **Protocol jargon in user-facing copy** (high)
  - Why: Non-technical users cannot consent informedly
  - Instead: Use outcome language with optional technical disclosure

- **No fallback when wallet lacks support** (high)
  - Why: Dead-end flows increase churn
  - Instead: Explain limitation and offer alternate path or network

## Design Decisions

### How much protocol detail do users see?

Recommendation: Lead with outcomes; tuck identifiers behind review.

Rationale: Users decide on consequences, not function selectors.

### What happens when support is missing?

Recommendation: Block with explanation and fallback path.

Rationale: Silent failure feels like a broken product.

### How do you label restricted assets?

Recommendation: Use persistent badges for non-transferable, locked, or expiring states.

Rationale: Hidden restrictions cause rage-quits at transfer time.

## States to Design

### Ready

Trigger: Prerequisites met.

User need: Understand what happens next.

Design response: Enable primary action with plain-language preview.

### Awaiting signature

Trigger: Wallet prompt open.

User need: Know what they are approving.

Design response: Mirror human-readable summary in app and wallet.

### Pending

Trigger: Transaction submitted.

User need: Confidence it is progressing.

Design response: Show status strip with explorer link.

### Succeeded

Trigger: On-chain confirmation.

User need: See updated ownership or balance.

Design response: Celebrate outcome and show new state clearly.

### Failed or reverted

Trigger: Validation or execution failed.

User need: Fix or retry without guessing.

Design response: Name the failed constraint and offer a concrete next step.

## Vocabulary

- Use "Your balance / Your item" instead of "Token ID / Token contract": Ownership language matches mental models.

- Use "Cannot transfer yet" instead of "Transfer reverted": Explain restriction without EVM vocabulary.

- Use "Confirm in wallet" instead of "Sign transaction": Matches wallet UX users already know.

## UX Patterns

### Silent Reconnect

Restore session on page load without modal.

Components: SessionRestore, AccountChip

User flow:

- User returns
- Session restored
- Account chip appears
- Optional re-auth for sensitive actions

Mockup registry key: `concept/siwe-sign-in` (React UI on the live standard page).

### Remember Me Toggle

Explicit opt-in for persistent auth.

Components: RememberToggle, SecurityNote

User flow:

- First sign-in
- User opts into remember
- Future visits skip sign-in
- User can disable in settings

Mockup registry key: `concept/siwe-sign-in` (React UI on the live standard page).

## What to Prototype First

### Primary happy path

Prove the core user promise before edge cases.

Covers: Success state, Clear outcome copy

- Primary CTA
- Confirmation feedback
- Next step

### Blocked or unsupported state

Users discover limits when wallets or chains lack support.

Covers: Unsupported wallet, Wrong network

- Plain-language reason
- Fallback action

### Failure recovery

Trust breaks when errors look like bugs.

Covers: User rejection, Transaction revert

- Retry path
- Support context

### Advanced disclosure

Power users need technical detail without cluttering the default path.

Covers: Contract address, Token ID, Raw status

- Expandable section
- Copy buttons
- Explorer link

## Mental Model

### First visit sign-in

The user signs once with SIWE to prove wallet ownership. This is the only signature required if they opt into persistence.

### Session credential

The app and server store a scoped session token tied to wallet and expiry. It replaces repeated sign-in on return visits.

### Auto-restore

On return, the app validates the stored session before showing account content. Show a brief restoring state, not a blank error.

### Sensitive re-auth

Withdrawals, settings changes, or high-value actions trigger a fresh signature even when Remember me is on.

### Revoke and logout

Clear server session and local storage on logout. Users need a visible path to end persistence on shared devices.

## Seen in the Wild

- Ambire: Implementing persistent auth for smoother return visits. (https://www.ambire.com/)

- OpenSea: Session persistence patterns for marketplace return users. (https://opensea.io/)

- Zora: Creator platforms benefit from reduced re-auth friction. (https://zora.co/)

## On Monad

### Confirmation speed

Ethereum: Multi-step flows can feel slow between signatures

Monad: Sub-second finality tightens feedback loops

Design implication: Prefer inline status over long pending modals on Monad.

### Transaction cost

Ethereum: Gas can discourage exploratory actions

Monad: Lower fees enable lighter-weight interactions

Design implication: Safe to offer preview retries and social actions more freely.

## Related Standards

- ERC-4361: SIWE auth that 8019 extends with persistence — https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-4361/agent.md

- ERC-6492: Auth for undeployed smart accounts — https://www.eipsfordesigners.com/standards/ERC-6492/agent.md

## Technical Notes

ERC-8019 is a draft standard for auto-login; balance convenience with shared-device risk.

## Official specification (reference only)

https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/erc-8019