Governing generates an enormous amount of paperwork, so much so, the US employs an estimated 228,000 auditors to keep track of it. Here, we look at how governments can save millions on issuing documents, licenses and permits, while providing a much better experience...
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Digitalizing Vital Records: Do’s and Don’ts
Vital records — such as your birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates — are going digital. The only question is how. In this article, we explain why verifiable credential technology offers the best solution.By Tim Spring As we look to modernize legacy systems...
A Deep Dive into the Indicio Networks
Our goal at Indicio is to make it as easy as possible to get started using verifiable credentials. One of the ways we do that is by providing superlative network services. Here we explain the what and the why of the Indicio Networks — and why it’s the best network to...
Market Signals — Identity and “Super apps”
Our regular look at the stories making news from around the decentralized identity community. In this edition, we look at the real focus behind digital wallets, “super apps” and “super credentials,” and the ongoing efforts to provide regulations around digital...
What Does The Ledger Do, Anyway?
In the grand picture of decentralized identity, the leger plays a relatively boring role; it’s an important role however, and we’ll discuss why.By Sam Curren When exchanging verifiable credentials, there is information that needs to be known by all participants in the...
Indicio Wins a New Government of British Columbia Code With Us Challenge
Indicio will upgrade Hyperledger Indy’s SDK thanks to a Code With Us challenge; plus the first ever Bifold Summit.By Helen Garneau 2023 has started with a bang in the Hyperledger identity community as the open-source Hyperledger Indy and Hyperledger Aries projects are...
Governments Go Digital (Identity)
The public sector is rarely seen as a driver of technological innovation; but when it comes to decentralized identity, some governments have been quick to embrace verifiable credential solutions. In our recent Indicio Meetup, we talked to three officials about why...
Market Signals — Digital ID for Good
Our regular review of recent news from around the decentralized identity community. In this edition we look at a potential digital identity bill in Congress, a hackathon focused on spreading digital identity, and a conversation on regulation as we move closer to...
Why Governments Are Taking Notice of Decentralized Identity Technology
The primary function of a government is to provide services that an individual could not easily provide for themselves; these services typically include infrastructure, safety (firefighters / military / police force), and the focal point of this article, identity.By...