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Making SSI accessible: IOTA technology, solutions and projects

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Dr. Michele Nati
Head of Telco and Infrastructure Development
IOTA Foundation
Dr. Michele Nati
Michele Nati, PhD is Head of Telco and Infrastructure Development at IOTA Foundation. Michele is responsible to drive IOTA innovation in the Telco Sector.  Before joining the IOTA Foundation, Michele worked as Lead Technologist for Data and Trust at...
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