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Introduction: The Digital Identity Revolution

In today’s interconnected world, proving who you are has become both more critical and more complex than ever before. Traditional paper-based identity systems are failing to keep pace with digital transformation, leaving over one billion people without official identification and exposing billions more to identity theft, data breaches, and bureaucratic inefficiencies.

Consider the simple act of opening a bank account. In most countries, this requires presenting multiple physical documents, waiting days or weeks for verification, and trusting that the bank will protect your sensitive personal information. This same cumbersome process repeats itself for healthcare, education, employment, and countless other essential services. The result is a fragmented, inefficient system that excludes the most vulnerable while creating honeypots of personal data.