iDen2, a San Francisco-based company specializing in decentralized digital identity solutions, announced the addition of three senior leaders to its team on May 13, 2025. These strategic hires, including Marius Scurtescu, Rodolfo Ergueta, and Erika Hakala, reflect iDen2's commitment to building the future of digital identity infrastructure. The company’s mission...
I've been watching the DeFi space closely for years, and let me tell you, it's a wild west out there. As wonderful as it is, it has some serious security holes. The user experience is that bad, even your grandma would save more money and run home to her CD!...
Led by Jan Vanhaecht, a globally recognized digital identity expert and thought leader, Jan has introduced the Digital Identity by Deloitte offering. This program significantly accelerates the time it takes for customers to deploy their identity capabilities. They can reach initial operating capability at “warp speed.” The offering not only...
Healthcare organizations find it harder than ever to verify digital identities. A new, sponsored white paper from H-ISAC shows that artificial intelligence provides an incredibly powerful answer. As the number of healthcare cyberattacks escalates into 2025, the capacity to fortify digital identity verification is more essential than ever. AI offers...
Imagine a California where flashing your phone grants you access to everything from discounted bus fares to senior citizen benefits. Sounds convenient, right? At least, that’s the promise of California’s growing digital ID program. Before we jump on the administration’s exciting ideas of one-stop services, we should think through some...
California is another state that has been moving the ball on digital identity. In fact, they are expanding the scope of the traditional mobile driver’s license far beyond a convenient way to show your age. This evolution is all about providing residents a safe and easy way to control their...
Picture this, proving your age is simple and quick. Rather than root around for a crumpled-up ID, you just tap your mobile phone to the reader. Now, imagine that tap unlocking a world filled with government services, benefits and opportunities. This all operates on the same technology that makes Bitcoin...
California is currently leading efforts to expand its digital identity verification programs to other state agencies. The California state government’s participation and leadership in these initiatives is helping to improve Californians’ access to services and benefits. They have long been committed to ensuring data privacy in all of their work.California...
The UK government is placing all its bets on passkeys, scrapping SMS verification altogether in support of this new, shiny authentication method. They’re claiming better security, reduced costs, and improved user experience. Sounds great, right? Before we pop the champagne, let’s step back and examine what’s really going on. Are...
The UK government’s plan to make passkeys the default method of access to all of its digital services would be great in theory. More safe, more efficient, more convenient – sounds great, right? Not only are they saving millions, they’re patting themselves on the back for possibly saving millions. Before...
Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...
Humanity Protocol opened the doors to its fast and secure decentralized ID service on June 26. The H token saw its value explode following a successful “Fairdrop” to early users and supporters. The H token, meanwhile, has seen a 40% price surge over the last 24 hours. The flood, of...
The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...
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DeFi might seem like a remote world, but I’ll never forget being at a DeFi conference last year. The typical panicky lunge for registration lines, relatable uncomfortable small talk… but then, wait, what’s this. Rather than needing to keep up with a paper name tag, I simply scanned a QR...
I’ve always been interested in the way art and technology can bring people together. My past as a graphic novel artist and writer showed me the impact visual storytelling can have on connecting with others. I never envisioned how powerful these digital collectibles could be – how they can be...
As a response, the Global South is increasing its efforts to create and deploy Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This increased focus will improve service delivery, increase financial inclusion, and create economic opportunity. As these countries begin their own journeys towards digital transformation, there is much that can be learned. The...
We were sold this digital Eden, a neverland of infinite innovation and communion. Instead, for most, it’s been more like a chaotic, messy backdraft tech fair, filled with junky avatars and weird crypto investments. Then Upland Genesis Season 2025 dropped, offering a whimsical diversion, an eruption of unadulterated joy. Did...
