Bankless 187 - The Ethereum Attestation Service
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Sep 11, 2023 In this engaging discussion, Bryce Patrick and Steve Dakh, leaders behind the Ethereum Attestation Service, delve into decentralized identity's future. They explore how EAS revolutionizes online trust through the concept of attestations, making them vital for robust identity verification. The conversation covers innovative applications beyond personal identity, such as supply chain management, and examines the importance of privacy in blockchain interactions. Listeners will come away with a fresh perspective on the transformative potential of decentralized reputation in the crypto space.
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Identity as Attestations
- Identity is formed by an aggregate of attestations.
- Attestations are signed statements about something or someone.
Attestations Beyond Identity
- Attestations go beyond identity and can be used for various purposes like supply chains, voting, and certifications.
- They offer a structured, standardizable way for digital interactions.
Primitive Before App
- Building identity applications directly without a base layer primitive is ineffective.
- A foundational attestation layer is crucial before developing identity apps.