Your Next Passport Could Be On The Blockchain
Your Next Passport Could Be On The Blockchain
A blockchain tinkerer named Chris Ellis has created a system to build an actual digital passport that, through use of the Bitcoin blockchain and some encryption, will allow you to identify yourself online and off. Called World Citizenship, the project just launched on Github and shows some definite promise. “The goal of this project is to learn and layout a simple process for anyone in the world to create their own Private Passport Service that can be used to validate and prove the existence of other persons using nothing but available tools,” wrote Ellis. To build a passport you basically take a photo of yourself and then build a private and public key. This cryptographically signs the document, proving it is legitimate. A number of other aspects, including the state of the bitcoin ledger called the blockchain, further confirm the issuance. Still confused? Read on: By including the Merkle Root of the latest block we prove we have knowledge of an event that cannot have taken place any time prior the latest block being published.By signing the Passport with a PGP key we bind the state of the document to it’s cryptographic signature preventing us from changing its contents without detection.By stamping the digest of the resulting passport and its signature in to the blockchain following these steps we prove that it existed in this state at no time later than the block in which it was published.By using the venue’s Bitcoin address (preferably one used by their customers) with a public IP address we prove that it exists in this space. This is because Bitcoin nodes collect IP data in the debug.log file. Additionally since the venue is commercial they have an interest in maintaining their reputation and advertising their location. (Note: GPS data on phones can easily be spoofed).
Basically you are confirming that the document couldn’t have been created by any other person at any other time, an assumption that goes into the production of government passports (the need to go into a post office to confirm your existence for a passport is a low-tech version of this process).
Obviously you’re not going to be breezing through security with your new digital passport quite yet but it’s an interesting step in a very interesting direction.
From Desire to Reality: Unveiling the Power of Innovative AI Tools
We live in an era of unprecedented opportunities. Never before have there been so many tools, platforms, and channels available to turn your desires into reality. However, with great opportunity comes great responsibility—the responsibility to make educated, strategic choices. So how can we best navigate this digital landscape to turn our raw desires into a …
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From Desire to Reality: Unveiling the Power of Innovative AI Tools
October 25, 2023
Christopher Nobles
We live in an era of unprecedented opportunities. Never before have there been so many tools, platforms, and channels available to turn your desires into reality. However, with great opportunity comes great responsibility—the responsibility to make educated, strategic choices. So how can we best navigate this digital landscape to turn our raw desires into a defined, achievable vision? Let’s explore. The Essence of Desire At the root of all achievement lies desire. Your desires are the emotional fuels that propel you towards your goals. In the pre-digital age, desire might have driven you to invent a groundbreaking machine, write a bestselling book, or lead a social movement. Today, that same emotion can push you to develop the next killer app, launch a digital marketing empire, or create content that resonates with millions. The Digitalization of Desire As we advance further into the 21st century, our desires increasingly find an outlet in digital form. Traditional businesses are adapting to digital trends, while entirely new types of businesses are born online. In this digital age, your dreams and aspirations are coded in binary, processed through algorithms, and brought to life on screens. Define Your Desire Ambiguity is the enemy of achievement. Your desire must be well-defined and clear. Whether it’s to become a leader in e-commerce, to revolutionize social media algorithms, or to create the most user-friendly mobile application, you must know what you want to achieve. Employ SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) to crystallize your vision. Desire in Action You’ve recognized your desire; now it’s time for action. The digital world moves at an unforgiving speed. Platforms change, algorithms update, and trends shift. While a traditional business might have the luxury to evolve over years, digital enterprises often have mere months, or even weeks. Here’s how to act swiftly: Market Research: Use analytics tools to assess demand and competition. Prototyping: Use platforms like GitHub or Adobe XD to create your initial models. Funding: Explore crowdfunding, venture capital, or bootstrap with your resources. Development: Get your hands dirty. Code, design, write, or whatever your project needs. Launch: Put your project out there. Use SEO, social media, and other digital marketing tools to make noise. Iterative Improvement Welcome to the age of perpetual beta. Your first version will not be your best version, and that’s okay. Continual updates, improvements, and iterations are the norms in the digital landscape. Use feedback loops and data-driven insights to evolve. Conclusion Your desires, when honed and acted upon, can lead you to extraordinary digital achievements. In this fast-paced, ever-changing digital landscape, desire alone is not enough. It must be strong, focused, and acted upon swiftly and efficiently. In the videos that follow, we will delve deeper into the concrete steps and principles that will guide you through this journey—from the realms of strategy and planning to the nuanced understanding of human psychology. Your desires have met their match in today’s world of infinite digital potential. Are you ready to unlock yours?
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