The European Union has launched its Digital Identity Wallet, allowing 450 million EU citizens to store and selectively share identity documents, health records, and financial credentials from their smartphones.

How It Works

The wallet uses zero-knowledge proofs, allowing users to prove attributes (age, nationality, qualifications) without revealing underlying personal data. For example, proving you're over 18 without sharing your birthdate.

Global Implications

The US, UK, and Australia are developing similar systems. Privacy advocates praise the zero-knowledge approach while warning about potential government surveillance risks.