Valve has released a statement defending its decision to implement trading holds, saying that Steam Trading Card holds are "absolutely necessary" in protecting its users. They're also revealing a few new changes. Check them out below.
Valve considered taking away the trading system, as it would be easiest solution for the problem. The other option, the company notes, would be requiring two-factor authorization. Neither solution worked in the end. Starting yesterday, Steam began implementing the following changes:
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Valve considered taking away the trading system, as it would be easiest solution for the problem. The other option, the company notes, would be requiring two-factor authorization. Neither solution worked in the end. Starting yesterday, Steam began implementing the following changes:
- Anyone losing items in a trade will need to have a Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator enabled on their account for at least 7 days and have trade confirmations turned on. Otherwise, items will be held by Steam for up to 3 days before delivery.
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