Diego Fernández - Driving Decentralized Identity in Buenos Aires with QuarkID

The Future of Identity

In this episode of The Future of Identity Podcast, I’m joined by Diego Fernández, co-founder of QuarkID and Sovra, to discuss the innovative decentralized identity solution rolled out by the city of Buenos Aires. QuarkID has garnered international attention for its self-custodial identity wallet app, and Diego provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at its development, challenges, and growing adoption.

In this episode, we explore:

• The journey of QuarkID, from its origin story to its evolution as a decentralized identity solution.
• Insights into adoption challenges when launching a self-custodial identity wallet app in February and the breakthrough moment of integrating it into the government mobile app.
• The impressive growth of QuarkID, with over 200,000 users onboarded in just 40 days and adoption accelerating at an increasing rate.
• Diego’s visionary perspective on the shortcomings of current identity systems and how improved digital identity can drive prosperity and empowerment.
• Practical lessons for governments and organizations looking to implement decentralized identity systems.

This episode is a must-listen for professionals in digital identity, government innovation, and technology ecosystems. Whether you’re interested in decentralized identity, user adoption strategies, or creating impactful public-private partnerships, this conversation offers valuable insights.

Enjoy the episode, and don’t forget to share it with others who are passionate about the future of identity!

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