Governments and Decentralized Identity -- Presentation from Shailee Adinolfi

496 views · Published 5 November 2018 · 6:45 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: New America · 2018 · News & Politics

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Shailee Adinolfi (Director, Government Blockchain Solutions, ConsenSys) argues that government adoption of self-sovereign identity is necessary for any widespread implementation of the technology. Through use of blockchain, SSI could provide oversight, transparency, and security while smart contracts could automate government processes, reducing costs and improving efficiency.


Other panelists’ presentations can be viewed via the playlist here: https://bit.ly/2D4H3aB


The panel discussion segment of the event can be viewed in the second half of the video here: bit.ly/SSIatFPR


The related Future of Property Rights report on self-sovereign identity, design principles, and property rights in the developing world can be accessed here: bit.ly/FPRNail

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