Identosphere 141: New from Microsoft Entra • $15 Billion Reasons Driving SSI Adoption • Strategies for Three-Sided Markets • DHSS&T Calls for Wallet and Mobile Verifier Solutions
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Identosphere 141: New from Microsoft Entra • $15 Billion Reasons Driving SSI Adoption • Strategies for Three-Sided Markets • DHSS&T Calls for Wallet and Mobile Verifier Solutions
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Upcoming
NGI Sargasso project on transatlantic cooperation launched a call for projects in the area of digital credentials for collaboration with projects from Canada - Opening: 06-01 Closing: 07-31
[New Zealand] Digital Trust Hui Taumata: Registrations now open! 8/1
Internet Identity Workshop #37 October 10-12 ← Ticket Sales open
Hiring
Sr. Mobile Developer (Remote) Indicio
Software Engineer (Self-Sovereign Identity technology) SICPA
Identity Solutions Principal Consultant Canadian Bank Note Company in collaboration with the Bank of International Settlements
Solution Design Architect Vodafone - Vodafone ID also provides a self-sovereign identity to customers and an identity to things and devices.
For Hire
Fullstack Blockchain Developer Upwork
Business
[White Paper] $15 Billion Reasons Driving the Adoption of Digital Identity ATB Ventures
Once a citizen has established their digital credentials, they can use them to build and leverage their digital identity6 (digital ID) in every digital interaction they have, ultimately establishing trust and facilitating secure, online transactions. This means that everything from purchasing a home, to income verification, to opening a new bank account becomes simpler, transparent, and more streamlined.
Why Banks Should Offer Both Physical and Digital Card Issuance 2023-06-28 Entrust
This survey (see this infographic) generated unique insights around the state of the American consumer, including their preferred ways to pay and which digital banking innovations excite them the most.
IT sector ready for decentralized identity, says Curity 2023-06-29 Biometrics Update [Report]
Customer identity and access management firm Curity says decentralized identity is on the verge of a big bump, with 57 percent of IT decision makers surveyed planning to introduce decentralized ID to their operations.
Building Businesses of the Future: Digital at Scale 2023-06-30 Economic Times
According to a survey conducted by Accenture for the 2023 Technology Vision report,” 89 percent of Indian business executives agree convergence of digital and physical worlds will transform their industry over the next decade.
The Time to Build SSI Capabilities Is Now 2023-06-13 Laura Vuorenoja
The application developers cannot bet on the winning horse because of the technology’s immatureness. As a result, organizations are hesitant to implement Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) solutions. However, waiting for the technology to become perfect is not the answer.
[Report] Strategies for Three-Sided Markets 2023-06-09 Citi [h/t LISSI]
Mentions SSI on page 8/12
With a multitude of financial services firms forming the third leg of the platform ecosystem, participants will benefit from net new three-sided network effects. The financial service firms connected to the platform will bring large retail and wholesale customer bases including current and prospective buyers and sellers. The three-sided model fosters net new network eff
Wallets
Handout: The history and future of digital wallets 2023-06-29 Steve Lockstep
We can trace the history of digital wallets with a Capability-Maturity Model (CMM) from paper and magnetic stripes to chip and mobiles. The fundamentally important trend over the decades has been to use smart technology to prove the properties of the data carried in the wallet. Today’s smart phone wallets prove the origin of each credential, possession by its rightful owner, the manufacturer and history of the wallet, and other metadata.
Solicitation
[Funding] DHS S&T Calls for Digital Wallet and Mobile Verifier Solutions 2023-06-27 in Find Biometrics
we posted this and now in the news
S&T says it is essentially looking for two things: One is a digital wallet that can “support the broad range of credentials possible with World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Verifiable Credential Data Model (VCDM) and W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DID) standards”; while the other is a software-based “Mobile Verifier” that would be compatible with Android and iOS devices.
[RFI] Findynet is looking for SSI Solutions Findy
We have already worked with TNO to add more SSI solution providers to their Wallet Overview. This list is well suited for technical comparison of solutions. Next, we want to learn about the advanced features, APIs, support, business models, etc. of the SSI solutions.
Government \ Regulation
Self-Sovereign Identity Working Group [EUSSI] European Blockchain Association
We’re dedicated to leveraging communication and coordination in the European SSI community about best practices for Self-Sovereign Identity applications.
[Podcast] Driving Innovation: A Conversation with Louisiana's mDL Architect 2023-06-16 State of Identity
Related: Louisiana - mDL Connection
[Slides, DigiGov2023] The Verifiable Credentials of Trustworthy Government 2023-06-27
In June 2023, John Phillips got the chance to present at the IBR Conferences DigiGov2023 conference. In his presentation he proposed four mistakes often made by organisations looking to increase digital trust:
Over focusing on identity
Forgetting that trust is mutual
Assuming that people can and should always represent themselves online
Confusing digital presentation with verifiable presentation
He also argued that trustworthy government is essential for all of our futures.
The Future of eKYC: Blockchain Identity Verification IDFY 2023-06-27
Unlike traditional KYC, which often requires physical documentation and manual verification, eKYC leverages digital platforms, such as IDfy, to collect, validate, and authenticate customer data swiftly and securely.
Organizations
DIACC Announces New Board of Directors to Drive Digital Trust, Identity, and Privacy Protection 2023-06-27 DIACC
The Dawn of Decentralized Organizational Identity, Part 2: Organizational Credentials 2023-07-01 Timothy Ruff
Part 1 described the first component of Organizational Identity (OI): identifiers. Part 2 describes the second component of OI — organizational credentials — the things that bring OI its most exciting and transformative capability: verifiable authority.
Climate Round-up: Hyperledger Technologies in Action Building a Greener Future 2023-06-28 Hyperledger
4AIR’s Comprehensive Blockchain-based Registry for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Botanical Water Technologies
Energy & Mines Digital Trust
[Aries] Energy & Mines Digital Trust: Interoperable Technology for Sustainable, Resilient Supply Chains Heads to Production 2023-06-20 Hyperledger
EMDT was initiated by the Government of British Columbia, Canada, in partnership with TELUS to explore the use of digital trust technology for the natural resource sector.
[CAI] Community story: creating passion projects and nurturing trust 2023-06-28 Content Authenticity
We chatted with fashion photographer Obidi Nzeribe about how to get started with a passion project and why creative transparency is now a crucial part of building trust with your community. Read the full interview and see images from Obidi’s summer project.
Standards
CBOR Web Token (CWT) Claims in COSE Headers Draft Addressing WG Last Call Comments 2023-06-29 Mike Jones [specification]
Added Acknowledgements section.
Addressed WGLC feedback. Specifically…
Added statement about being able to use the header parameter in any COSE object.
Moved statement about verifying that claim values present in both the header and payload are identical from the Security Considerations to the body of the specification.
[Tweet] URL, URI, URN - Do you know the differences? 2023-07-02 Java Guides
[video] W3C Verifiable Credential Verification With Policies: An Overview 2023-06-30 Walt ID
Tools for creating and managing Verification Policies, streamlining credential verification across multiple languages and ecosystems.
Company News
ShareRing Business Solutions Is the New Division of ShareRing Building SSID Solutions and Identity-Verification Technology 2023-06-29 News Channel Nebraska
Identifi Me is the newest identity application built by ShareRing to complement VQL (Vault Query Language), the web-based platform for the generation of QR codes to request verified data from individuals. Individual users set up their digital identity via Identifi Me, and go on to manage and control their personal information in a self-sovereign manner.
Indicio Introduces Proven Sandbox on Google Cloud 2023-06-29 Enterprise Talk
Indicio Proven™ Sandbox joins Indicio NoDe, a quick-start solution for setting up and operating a node on any Hyperledger Indy network, on Google Cloud Marketplace, and it deepens Indicio’s commitment to bringing open-source, Web 3, decentralized solutions to the hybrid cloud
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID Governance is generally available Microsoft
Microsoft Entra new feature and change announcements Microsoft
New App Health Recommendations in Microsoft Entra Workload Identities Microsoft
Top 5 Common Deployment Tips for US Government Agencies Microsoft
Web 3
Open Source for Greater Good: Why we chose to make Veramo Open Source 2023-07-01 Veramo
Veramo was born out of the uPort project (now defunct). uPort, which started at ConsenSys in 2015, entered the self-sovereign identity landscape during its early stages. Back then, self-sovereign identity was primarily theoretical
Altme Now Allows Tezos Users To Add Decentralized Identity To Their Preferred Wallet 2023-06-27 XTZ News
Whether users are interacting with Temple, Kukai, Trust Wallet, Naan, Umami, Airgap, Autonomy, or any other Tezos wallet, this feature is designed to give them the ability to manage their decentralized identity seamlessly.
the governance edition -- summer roundup part 2 2023-07-04 A16Z
web3 governance also has radically open participation and rapid execution. Not only is a new form of digital participation emerging — but it also features widespread experimentation and continuous, fast cycles of iteration. In other words: web3 is a new laboratory for governance. So what can we all learn from it?
Building Reputation on {r}elinkd - A Gitcoin Passport Case Study 2023-07-03 Gitcoin
In this case study, we will examine the partnership between Gitcoin Passport and {r}elinkd. {r}elinkd's goal is to assist builders and creators unfamiliar with web3 concepts by providing an intuitive experience for creating a unified profile that integrates digital and real-world identities
Concerns About AML Violations Afflict Two-Thirds of Crypto Companies, Study Finds 2023-06-29 BeInCrypto
The new survey of 500 compliance decision-makers in banks, challenger banks, crypto platforms, property developers, and gaming outlets reveals serious anxiety about staying in line with AML procedures.
[Kava, Patientory, Juno, OriginTrail, Match Chain] Demystifying Decentralized Identity (DID) on Cosmos: A Comprehensive Overview 2023-06-29 Coinspreaker
Web3 ID
Verida Missions Now Live 2023-06-30 Verida - everyone interested in privacy-focused data management on web3 can have a voice and actively shape the future of data ownership.
BIS Leverages Curve’s AMM Technology For CBDC Test 2023-07-29 - SNB, MAS and Bank of France Participated In Project Mariana
Social Web
The Good, The Bad, and the Social: Unravelling the Nuances of Online Spaces 2023-06-30 We Are Open - “While there is usually a central hub towards which newbies are pointed, conversations can be found all over the place.”
The Drupal Open Web Manifesto 2023-06-28 DRI - “At its core, Drupal is Open Source software. Drupal empowers anyone in the world to download, use, contribute to, and share its capabilities.”
Who killed Google Reader 2023-01-30 TheVerge - Ten years after its untimely death, the team that built the much-beloved feed reader reflects on what went wrong and what could have been.
Composable Moderation 2023-04-13 Bluesky
Just like our approach to algorithmic choice, our approach to moderation allows for an ecosystem of third-party providers. Moderation should be a composable, customizable piece that can be layered into your experience. For custom feeds, there is a basic default (only who you follow), and then many possibilities for custom algorithms. For moderation as well, there should be a basic default, and then many custom filters available on top.
ActivityPub
Why would Meta implement ActivityPub? 1½ reasons are compelling, another is not 2023-06-25 reb00ted
First, let’s dispense with this first commonly cited reason why they do this. It does not pass muster.
Meta, ActivityPub and the EU’s Digital Services Act 2022-06-27 rebooted
We assess it as very likely that within a year or two, Meta’s social networking products will need to interoperate with social networks from other vendors, such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat and the like.
ActivityPub everywhere? 2023-06-28 reb00ted
I believe most will arrive at the same conclusion: they will look for protocols that can demonstrably work for these kinds of interop requirements, and that are maintained by a well-understood standards organization. And will find that ActivityPub is the only game in town that meets those requirements.
Beyond SSI
[Literature] Onboarding Citizens to Digital Identity Systems 2023-06 Tasos Spiliotopoulos Tasos Spiliotopoulos, Al Tariq Sheik, Debora Gottardello, Robert Dover
[Literature] Identity management standards: A literature review 2023-03-29 Acarindex - sans any SSI standards - srsly!
[Acquisition] Socure Acquires Berbix in $70M Deal Find Biometrics
An open-source identity solution built for the open internet Unified ID 2.0 - leverages encrypted email and phone number data to provide a privacy-conscious, secure, and accurate identity standard for the entire digital advertising ecosystem.
The hidden cost of cyberwarfare: Digital Peace Now is working to raise awareness of the damage done by cyberattacks Rest of World - You may not be seeing the blood and gore that you see in conventional kinetic battlefield warfare, but cyberattacks still affect noncombatants.
2022 K-12 EdTech Safety Benchmark Findings Report 2: School Technology Practices & 3rd Party Certifications Internet Safety Labs
This report is the second findings report from our 2022 K12 EdTech Safety Benchmark. In this report we examine the nationwide data for patterns between school/district technology behaviors and ISL App Safety Scores. Similarly, we examine the data for patterns between third party certifications and promises and the ISL App Safety Score.
Identity Crisis: Supreme Court Rules on ‘Identity Theft’ Penalty Enhancement 2023-06-20 Security Boulevard
Identity at the supreme court
The essence of identity fraud is “false personation.” That is, to pretend to be an actual person that you are not in furtherance of a fraud. The court also noted that the use of the identity suggested that the identity documentation must have been in some sense “stolen” or “misappropriated.”
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