Authenticator vs Anchor
Last updated: September 20, 2026
Short answer
Blocksfinity Authenticator is an on-device signing vault paired with Blocksfinity: keys encrypted with your master password, no remote reset. Anchor is a widely used Antelope wallet and signer across many dApps. Both are non-custodial. Blocksfinity does not rank either by downloads or market share. Install Authenticator from /download; read the vault guide at /guides/authenticator.
Side by side
| Topic | Authenticator | Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Signing vault for Blocksfinity flows | Full wallet / signer used across Antelope apps |
| Custody | Non-custodial; vault on your device | Non-custodial; keys in Anchor |
| Password / recovery | Master password; Blocksfinity cannot reset it | Follow Anchor's own backup and recovery model |
| Best paired with | Blocksfinity explorer and toolkit | Broad ESR / dApp ecosystem, including Blocksfinity |
Choose Authenticator if
You mainly use Blocksfinity, want a vault with an explicit no-remote-reset model, and will store the master password offline. Start at /download.
Choose Anchor if
You already live in Anchor, need Anchor-centric habits across many Antelope apps, or prefer Anchor's recovery model. Blocksfinity still supports Anchor as a signer.
Use both if
You want redundancy across devices or signers. Losing one vault or wallet should not be your only path. Keep an offline owner key. See recover access.
Questions people ask
Can I use Anchor with Blocksfinity?
Yes. Anchor remains a supported signer for Blocksfinity. Authenticator is another option optimized for the Blocksfinity flow.
Does Authenticator replace Anchor?
No. Authenticator is a signing vault paired with Blocksfinity. Anchor is a full Antelope wallet used across many apps. Many people keep both.
What if I forget the Authenticator vault password?
Blocksfinity cannot reset it. Keys in that vault are unrecoverable without the master password. Keep an offline owner key and another signer path.
Is this the same as Blocksfinity vs Anchor?
No. /compare/anchor compares the Blocksfinity product suite to Anchor. This page compares Authenticator and Anchor as signers.