Why Asia's Digital Identity Rollout Looks Slow Until It Doesn't
Why Asia's Digital Identity Rollout Looks Slow Until It Doesn't
đ˘ Asia's identity paradox
Southeast Asia's digital identity adoption appears cautious because infrastructure often fails to replace legacy systems.
The Reality on the Ground
- Digital services frequently revert to paper processes, couriers, and physical queues
- Apps digitize individual steps rather than entire systems
- This creates a gap between announced capabilities and actual implementation
Why the Measured Approach
Asian markets prioritize proven infrastructure over conceptual frameworks. The region has learned that readiness matters more than early announcements.
ShareRing's latest analysis examines how Self Sovereign Identity (SSI) addresses these challenges, particularly for platforms hampered by paper-based verification systems.
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