Philip SheldrakeThanks for writing about the weakness of did:web. Very well put.As you conclude, humans are not organizations. But neither are they things or resources.Sep 131Sep 131
Philip SheldrakeReusable KYC: when a dedication to decentralization self-sabotagesAre we our own worst enemy?May 2May 2
Philip SheldrakeHolochain and generative identitySharing perspectives and insights towards a healthy web, naturally.Feb 21Feb 21
Philip SheldrakeHi Jordan,My friends at the OICD and I wholly appreciate how you make the move from contemplating the current monstrous conflicts to reflecting on…Nov 18, 2023Nov 18, 2023
Philip SheldrakeOnce more with meaning — a review of a draft industry paper on human-centric digital identityThe paper falls far short in its appreciation for human-centred design, quite typical of contemporary approaches to digital identity.Aug 15, 2023Aug 15, 2023
Philip SheldrakeLive or DIE — a review of a draft industry paper on the harms of SSIDear lawmakers and regulators, this draft industry paper doesn’t do the job. I explain why in the hope that you will act.Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
Philip SheldrakeWeb3’s future #fail is avoidableThe point of failure is precisely where Web3 technology meets you and me. We must change our approach, not just to avoid failure, but to …Nov 6, 2022Nov 6, 2022
Philip SheldrakeinStories from the Decentralized WebThe number one challenge in computer science… designing to work with the way human identity operates in the world, rather than as now against it.Oct 17, 2022Oct 17, 2022
Philip SheldrakeI'd love to jump on a call to discuss this space Paul. Perhaps via the Neighbourhoods project?I cannot share your enthusiasm if only because I think this is even harder than it appears, and it appears hard enough!Sep 6, 2022Sep 6, 2022
Philip SheldrakeDigital identity is not human identity, and that mattersThe exponential expansion of digital identity now being contemplated threatens the continued essential operation of human identity.Jul 14, 2022Jul 14, 2022