Passwordless Authentication Goes WhatsApp-First with RFC-WF-0037

RFC-WF-0037 reimagines authentication for WhatsApp-first applications by eliminating passwords entirely and leveraging WhatsApp as the primary verification channel. By combining magic-link delivery with WebAuthn-based passkeys, the standard eliminates password resets, email verification loops, and account recovery friction while maintaining strong cryptographic security. This approach could significantly accelerate user onboarding for the rapidly growing ecosystem of WhatsApp-native services by transforming a communication platform billions already use daily into a trusted authentication infrastructure.