Passwordless Identity Layer for Private Networks

C5/10April 2, 2026
WhatA passkey-native authentication service that lets users create and join private networks (like Tailscale tailnets) without depending on third-party SSO providers like Google, Apple, or Microsoft.
SignalUsers are frustrated that joining a Tailscale network requires third-party SSO, which creates problems when adding new users or devices — they want simple passkey-based auth that doesn't force everyone into the same identity provider ecosystem.
Why NowPasskey adoption is accelerating across all major platforms (FIDO2/WebAuthn now universal), and the rise of private overlay networks like Tailscale, ZeroTier, and Netbird means more non-enterprise users need lightweight identity without enterprise SSO overhead.
MarketSmall teams, families, and prosumers using private mesh networks — millions of Tailscale/ZeroTier users today. Could sell as an identity add-on or become the auth layer for the next generation of private networking tools.
MoatIdentity is inherently sticky — once users and devices authenticate through your layer, switching costs are high; potential to become the default auth primitive for the entire private networking ecosystem.
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