In the ever-evolving landscape of digital identity, Digidentity now launched the Digidentity Wallet. To shed some light on this groundbreaking innovation, we sat down with some key persons that worked on the Digidentity Wallet through the past few years. Meet Marco, Lex & Monica.
As technology evolves, how do you envision the role of digital wallets changing in the future? Head of Product Management, Marco acknowledges that, as technology continues to advance, the role of digital wallets is poised for significant transformation. ‘’Just like money, personal data's value is generally recognised, demanding protection and rightful owner authorization for transactions. Everyday routines like age verification will demand more privacy, eliminating the need to share entire ID documents. Digital wallets are meant to become secure vaults for verifiable credentials. This evolution ensures that your data remains in your control, safeguarded, and used only with your consent.’’
‘’In my opinion, in a few years, digital wallets will become the norm among companies and among consumers. Once the European e-wallet project will be rolled out, we are going to see how our physical identity documents will be replaced by digital identity documents, stored in an electronic highly secured wallet.’’, Monica, Product Owner highlights.
Digidentity’s Head Product Designer Lex Postma shares his insights as well, ‘’Digital wallets will be the future of identifying yourself with others. The bartender only needs to know it’s really you and that you’re 18+, not when and where you were born. You simply share the requested details without sharing too much.’’. The future envisions digital wallets as the go-to method for identity verification. Users will have the power to share specific information without compromising their privacy, revolutionising the way identity is established.
Are there any emerging trends or features that users can look forward to in upcoming updates of the Digidentity Wallet? Our journey does not end here, there is a future ahead with exciting developments. Lex shares some in his answer, ‘’The cards in your Wallet will become more colourful and dynamic. Organisations will be able to customise the card of their employees. It will also become easier to recover access to your account if you lose your device, while keeping everything secure. Essentially, the technology will take a step a to the background. Smart cards have played a key role (pun intended) for years, and they remain an important technology for our platform, but the user doesn’t need to be confronted with how it all works.’’
Additionally, Marco adds some insight in an interesting trend that shows how digital wallets come together for one ecosystem. ‘’One notable trend is the focus on interoperability with other wallets, allowing users to seamlessly connect and manage their digital identities across various platforms. This means smoother and more convenient access to services. Another exciting feature on the horizon is the real-life integration of mobile driving licenses. Imagine having your driver's license securely stored within your Digidentity Wallet, accessible anytime on your mobile device. This innovation not only reduces the need for physical documents but also adds a layer of convenience to everyday activities like identification checks.’’
'’The Digidentity Wallet is s mainly about allowing us to better integrate and provide a "real" digital wallet experience for our users. It is driven by the desire to have our customers use our digital wallet in the most seamless way possible.’’ - Monica
Simplicity is at the heart of this launch. The digital identity landscape is rapidly evolving, and Digidentity Wallet is at the forefront of this transformation. With the new digital wallet and the promising trends on the horizon, the future looks bright for users seeking a secure, user-friendly, and cutting-edge digital identity solution.
