Sep 12, 2022Premature Standardization & InteroperabilityTL;DR: While I applaud the efforts to create “interoperability” in the SSI, decentralized identity, authentic data, and whatever you want to call this domain it is premature to think we actually have real “standards.” We have instead, premature standardization and tiny pockets of very focused interoperability. NOTE: This is an…4 min read4 min read
Jun 28, 2022The Power of WordsThe Power of Words We use language to communicate with each other, express our thoughts and feelings, and interact in the world. But as we all know, words can be powerful, and the power of words can often have unintended consequences. The words we choose are important because they can affect how others…2 min read2 min read
Jun 22, 2022Detailed Capabilities of Wallets & Agents — Part 4/16Detailed Capabilities of Wallets & Agents This post “Detailed Capabilities of Wallets & Agents” is an excerpt from an upcoming report entitled The Current and Future State of Digital Wallets, which is being shared here as a 16-part series. To receive a copy of the report, please click here. This is the fourth post. For the…Digital Identity19 min readDigital Identity19 min read
Jun 8, 2022Dumb MoneyContinuum Loop Dumb Money I discussed the concept of Dumb Money in a previous post, and I wanted to provide more detail on the idea since it’s critical to keep in mind for Fintech and Crypto startups. …3 min read3 min read
Feb 11, 2022Requirements vs. StoriesContinuum Loop Requirements vs. Stories Some ideas or concepts are by nature perfect. Look at the wheel, over thousands of years it has remained the same. Humans are natural storytellers and are wired to think in terms of stories. When we hear stories we can’t help but imagine ourselves being inside them…2 min read2 min read
Jan 24, 2022Webinar Recording — 2021 Redux/2022 Trends To WatchThanks to all for participating in the 2021 Redux/2022 Trends To Watch webinar on January 19th, 2022. For the attendees, and those folks that couldn’t make it, we’ve put together a breakdown and some key items for you. Link to the recording Link to PDF of the presentation Darrell started…Trust Registry2 min readTrust Registry2 min read
Dec 21, 2021The Wallet Report — 2021 UpdateDarrell and Drummond would like to thank those that attended The Wallet Report — 2021 Update. For the attendees and those folks that couldn’t make it, here’s a breakdown for you: Link to the recording The Wallet Report — 2019 The Wallet Report — 2021 Update — PDF of the…Trust Registry2 min readTrust Registry2 min read
Nov 11, 2021Why cheqd?We’ve already told many folks what we are advising cheqd and participating in the cheqd network as a node operator — but we wanted to provide more information for the community (clear disclosure — that means we will, or do — depending on when you are reading this article —…6 min read6 min read
Nov 3, 2021NFTs, the Metaverse, and Digital IdentityNFTs, the Metaverse, and Digital Identity This post started over as a mid-coffee ramble at Decentralised.co (kudos go to Joel John for creating that community). I thought I would share a thought that is still forming in my mind. It came from a question that I was asked: “Will NFTs…3 min read3 min read
Oct 4, 2021The Future-NowThis article is going to evolve and be updated. I likely won’t announce all of the changes. Here’s an early (Loom) video — “take one” of the Future-Now problem… When the idea of what is available right NOW is blurred among the ideas of the FUTURE. This means you can’t differentiate between what is feasible TODAY from what is not ready for prime time. Originally published at Continuum Loop Inc..1 min read1 min read
