Philip SheldrakeReusable KYC: when a dedication to decentralization self-sabotagesAre we our own worst enemy?9 min read·May 2, 2024----
Philip SheldrakeHolochain and generative identitySharing perspectives and insights towards a healthy web, naturally.3 min read·Feb 21, 2024----
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…2 min read·Nov 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.11 min read·Aug 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.17 min read·Jan 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 …11 min read·Nov 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.3 min read·Oct 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!1 min read·Sep 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.3 min read·Jul 14, 2022----
Philip SheldrakeYou omit to provide your conceptual definition of identity.It is critical to do so to begin to understand the boundaries within which your hopes for SSI might play out if we're very careful, and by…1 min read·Apr 13, 2022----