What is a uPort identity?

In this article I will attempt to cover what you need to know about uPort identities as a developer.

TLDR; At its most basic level, a uPort identity is an Ethereum address. So if all you need when interacting with an end user is their Ethereum address, this is provided by uPort…

Different Approaches to Ethereum Identity Standards

Identity as a concept affects all of us. Yet, depending on who you ask, there are many different ideas of what Identity is as a technology.

The Basics of Decentralized Identity

How Blockchain Technology & Cryptographic Primitives Embolden the Future of Digital Identity

Let’s talk about decentralized identity. What is it. How is it possible.
And perhaps…

First official registration of a Zug citizen on Ethereum

On November 15, 2017, the first digital Zug…

Privacy Preserving Identity System for Ethereum dApps

uPort Year in Review + What’s to Come in 2018

2017 was a landmark year for the entire Ethereum ecosystem. The same can be said for the uPort platform. We began the year with the initial launch of the uPort ID alpha program, getting our mobile identity wallet into the hands of thousands of users…

ERC1056 ❤ ERC780 — an open identity and claims protocol for Ethereum

uPort AppManager: Create an identity for your app and begin building trust with users

Today we are opening initial testing for uPort AppManager. We will continue improving performance, documentation, and features over the coming weeks. Register your app today, and let…

Adventures in “Decentralized” Push Notifications

TLDR: It is impossible to create truly decentralized push notifications on iOS. Our 1st attempt mostly worked using a minimum of trusted third parties operating securely together through the principles of Separation of Control. We had issues due…