Technological innovations in identity verification

Technological breakthroughs have emerged as guiding lights in the ever-changing environment of identity verification, transforming the terrain and reinventing the way we verify individuals. From the origin of biometrics to the dawn of blockchain-based self-sovereign identification, the path through these technologies reveals a story of development, hurdles, and the critical role regulatory institutions play in supporting advancements. Let’s go on a journey across the realms of technological advancements and legislative constellations that have moved identity verification forward.

Mapping identity in unique traits

The biometric revolution stands as a cornerstone in the history of identity verification, transforming how people are validated. To establish and validate identification, biometrics use distinctive physical or behavioral attributes such as fingerprints, facial features, iris patterns, or voiceprints. This technological...