IDENTITY TALKS

The episode unpacks the European Blockchain Sandbox as a testing ground for compliance and innovation, where regulators and innovators collaborate on digital identity use cases. Guests Alex Tweeddale (cheqd) and Tom Jansson (IOTA Foundation) discuss tokenized KYC for self-hosted wallets, trust registries under eIDAS 2.0, and the principle of keeping personal data off-chain for GDPR compliance. They explore how decentralized systems can meet AML and law enforcement requirements while future-proofing against quantum risks, and emphasize the need for interoperability to bridge fragmented “digital islands” of identity.

The episode explores the evolving role of privacy in digital identity, examining how regulation, technology, and governance intersect to shape trust. Guests discuss the impact of eIDAS 2.0 on privacy by design, the potential of zero-knowledge proofs to protect personal data, and the importance of user-friendly adoption. The conversation also highlights the risks and opportunities at the convergence of blockchain, AI, and IoT, and considers how future systems can balance security with individual control.

The episode explores fraud prevention in blockchain ecosystems by focusing on digital identity and risk analytics. It highlights emerging fraud schemes, criminal evasion tactics, and the importance of behavior-based identity for compliance. Topics include risk-based KYC, programmable identity, and how interoperability and explainability can enhance trust in decentralised environments.

The episode explores the role of blockchain in the future of digital identity under eIDAS 2.0, focusing on legal entity trust, privacy safeguards, and the shift toward digital identity wallets. Guest, Alex Tweeddale (cheqd), discusses regulatory challenges, the potential of decentralised identifiers, and the balance between innovation and control in the EU digital infrastructure.

The episode explores the internationalisation of national identity, highlighting the existing gaps between government and private sector in the digital identity landscape. Guests discuss the shortcomings of current national identity systems when it comes to cross-border interoperability and the political hurdles hindering global recognition.

The episode explores the practical implementation of eIDAS 2.0 and the role of trust in the digital identity ecosystem, highlighting the responsibilities of stakeholders, certification mechanisms, citizen and business incentives, and how blockchain can support trust without storing personal data.

The episode explores the potential of eIDAS 2.0 and blockchain-based digital identity in Europe and beyond, highlighting regulatory timelines, interoperability, real-world use cases, and challenges for both citizens and businesses.