With over 1.1 billion people lacking formal identification, digital identity solutions are transforming access to essential services such as healthcare, finance, and governance.
This session explores the evolution of digital identity systems, from centralized models to decentralized frameworks like blockchain-based verifiable credentials.
We will analyze global case studies, including Aadhaar (India), e-Estonia, and SingPass (Singapore) while addressing the critical trade-offs between security, privacy, and usability. Additionally, we will discuss the challenges of credential interoperability and data sovereignty, exploring how decentralized identity frameworks can enable more secure and user-controlled digital identities across borders.