Kuralov, Temirlan (A.A. 2024/2025) How the Blockchain technology can help to address the issues of digital identity? Tesi di Laurea in Blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Massimo Bernaschi, pp. 29. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Conceptual foundations of digital identity. Definition of digital identity. Traditional identity management systems. Key issues: privacy, security, interoperability. Global case studies of identity failures. Regulatory landscape and standards. Fundamentals of Blockchain technology. Origins and evolution of Blockchain. Technical principles (distributed ledger, consensus, smart contracts). Types of Blockchains (public, private, consortium). Security strengths and limitations. Blockchain for digital identity: mechanisms and models. Self-sovereign identity (SSI). Decentralized identifiers (DIDs). Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and selective disclosure. Role of smart contracts in identity management. Tokenization and identity credentials. Benefits of Blockchain-based digital identity. Security and privacy enhancements. User control and data ownership. Cross-border interoperability. Fraud prevention and transparency. Cost reduction in identity verification. Scalability and energy concerns. Legal and regulatory barriers. Usability and accessibility issues. Risks of centralization in “private” Blockchains. Ethical concerns (exclusion, surveillance, data misuse). Case studies of Blockchain in digital identity. Estonia’s e-residency and Blockchain identity. India’s Aadhaar and Blockchain debates. Microsoft’s ION and decentralized identity. Sovrin foundation’s identity network. Lessons learned from global implementations. Policy recommendations and future outlook. Standardization and global interoperability. Regulatory frameworks for decentralized identity. Encouraging public-private partnerships. Investment in infrastructure and digital literacy.

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Bibliografia: pp. 24-28.

Thesis Type:	Bachelor's Degree Thesis
Institution:	Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program:	Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Management and Computer Science, English language (L-18)
Chair:	Blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Thesis Supervisor:	Bernaschi, Massimo
Academic Year:	2024/2025
Session:	Autumn
Deposited by:	Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited:	20 Apr 2026 14:21
Last Modified:	20 Apr 2026 14:21
URI:	https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/45492

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