1 Billion People to be Connected to the Web with Self-Sovereign Digital Identity
• Sharering is a blockchain-based platform that enables the creation and use of “self-sovereign” verifiable credentials.
• Unconnected.org recently partnered with Sharering to help disadvantaged groups have access to the internet.
• Tim Bos, CEO of Sharering believes self-sovereign digital identities are ideal when verifying online identities.
Sharering: Enabling Self-Sovereign Verifiable Credentials
Sharering is a blockchain-based platform that enables the creation and use of “self-sovereign” verifiable credentials for millions of potential world wide web users who lack required or verifiable identities, among other things. This technology ensures that individuals maintain control and security over their own data regardless of one’s geographical location or income level.
Unconnected.org: Connecting The Unconnected To The Web
Unconnected.org, a United Kingdom-based social enterprise, has partnered with Sharering in order to connect one billion people to the internet by overcoming barriers which „add friction to the availability of data“ with self-sovereign digital identities which are verifiable. This partnership reflects Unconnected’s commitment to ensure all people have access to the internet regardless of their socio economic background or geographic location.
Tim Bos On Self Sovereign Digital Identities
Tim Bos, CEO of Sharering believes self-sovereign digital identities can be used effectively when verifying online identities if constant adjustments are made in order to address any flaws or disadvantages associated with them. He also believes it is important for regulators and governments understand what these companies are trying achieve in order for this technology to reach its full potential and offer more benefits for everyone involved.
Self Custody Should Mean Everything
According to Bos, self custody should mean that individuals have ownership over everything about themselves including their personal data stored on various platforms online such as social media networks and cloud storage services. He stresses the need for individuals to be able to manage their data without having worry about it being shared without their consent or used for purposes outside of those agreed upon by both parties involved in a transaction or agreement involving personal data sharing or usage rights between two parties (i.e., business entities).
Conclusion
The introduction and implementation of self sovereign digital identity technology provides an opportunity for billions around the world who lack traditional identification methods such as passports or national ID cards gain access to services they would otherwise not be able too due because they don’t have verified forms of identification accepted by most organizations worldwide today . With this new age technology, users can prove who they claim they are online securely while maintaining control over their own personal data—a freedom many take granted today but could become increasingly valuable asset going into future as more governments adopt laws regulating how companies collect and store user information going forward