ID Wallet
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ID Wallets are secure, private tools that allow individuals to manage their digital identities. Over the past two decades, various types of ID Wallets have emerged, most commonly as mobile apps. The earliest and most widespread examples have been government-driven initiatives, which typically digitize physical IDs and integrate with government services via APIs. Some private sector use cases have also been included. Countries like Estonia and Singapore are recognized as pioneers in this space, with global recognition for their efforts.
More recent solutions, still under development, aim to combine government-issued IDs with private sector technologies and interfaces. These solutions follow international standards and protocols to ensure high levels of interoperability, both nationally and globally. Notable examples include India’s Aadhaar, the upcoming European ID Wallets (which, under the eIDAS2 Regulation, will become mandatory for private sector use starting in 2026), the Pan Canadian Trust Framework, and the growing adoption of Mobile Driver Licenses in various U.S. states.
The new generation of ID Wallets is based on digital credentials in machine-readable formats (such as JSON files). These credentials are cryptographically signed by issuers and tied directly to the individual’s identity. This combination of cryptography, open-source protocols, and standards creates a promising foundation for global interoperability of digital IDs, offering an alternative to traditional authentication methods like passwords and biometrics.
Key protocols driving this shift include:
OpenID4VC and OpenID4VP: Protocols for requesting, issuing, and presenting digital credentials.
W3C Verifiable Credentials and ISO 18013: Standards for the data formats of digital credentials.
W3C DID: A standard for generating and resolving unique identifiers.
NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography: Quantum-resistant algorithms to secure communication and signatures.
At Blerify, we have implemented all the industry-leading standards mentioned above, ensuring compliance with the highest levels of privacy, security, and interoperability.
Our mission is to power a seamless digital ecosystem where ID Wallets and Digital Credentials drive secure and efficient interactions across both the public and private sectors. With a composable and flexible architecture, our platform enables effortless integrations, allowing organizations to adopt and scale digital identity solutions with ease.
