Markus Sabadello – Transatlantic SSI Interop
Consider this: as initiatives like the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure (EBSI) and the US Department of Homeland Security’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) gain momentum, stories emerge of individuals like Eva and Louis, whose aspirations span continents.
But how do these narratives intertwine, and what role does Transatlantic SSI Interop play in shaping the future of digital identity*?
Transatlantic SSI Interop – The What
Have you ever wondered if you could control your online identity like your keys? Think about a world where you hold the reins to your digital self. That’s what Transatlantic SSI Interop is all about.
Transatlantic SSI Interop – For What
Think of Eva and Louis, each with dreams stretching across the Atlantic. Eva is a European student yearning for a US visa, and Louis is an American aiming for a PhD in Europe. These stories intertwine through Transatlantic SSI Interop, where digital identity bridges their aspirations and reality.
Transatlantic SSI Interop – The Reach
This experiment isn’t just about individuals; it’s about nations collaborating. From the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure (EBSI) to the US Department of Homeland Security’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), it’s a global effort to link diverse systems and continents.
Transatlantic SSI Interop – The Milestones
Powered by open-source tools and support from initiatives like NGI Atlantic and NGI eSSIF-Lab, Transatlantic SSI Interop marks a milestone in digital identity. It proves that different methods, vendors, and ecosystems can harmonise, making digital identity borderless.
* The EU Parliament recently approved the eIDAS 2.0 regulation, and the EU Digital Identity Wallet is entirely underway. Dec decentralised digital identity is no longer just an experiment or proof-of-concept but rather something that will reach us all in the coming years. This will need to be globally interoperable across nations and contents.
