Citizen identification (ID cards)

Electronic IDs or national ID cards are issued by various countries around the world at present. These cards are secure and possess many security features that thwart duplication or tampering attempts. However, with the advent of blockchain technology, several improvements can be made to this process.

Digital identity is not only limited to just government-issued ID cards; it is a concept that applies to online social networks and forums too. There can be multiple identities used for different purposes. A blockchain-based online digital identity allows control over personal information sharing. Users can see who used their data and for what purpose and can control access to it. This is not possible with the ...

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