The Long Road to Identity on the Blockchain

Explore the challenges and potential of implementing identity management on blockchain technology in this 37-minute conference talk by Steve Wilson, Principal Analyst at Constellation Research. Delve into the fundamental differences between public blockchains and traditional identity management systems, examining why the trustless nature of blockchain conflicts with identity verification needs. Learn about the ongoing research and development efforts to create synchronous ledger technologies specifically designed for identity and access management (IdAM). Gain insights into the limitations of original blockchain designs, compare essential elements of blockchains and identity management systems, and discover the roadmap for developing robust synchronous ledgers tailored for identity solutions.