Rohan Pinto - 1Kosmos's Journey from Blockchain to Passwordless Authentication

In this episode of The Future of Identity Podcast, I’m joined by Rohan Pinto, Co-founder and CTO of 1Kosmos, a company at the forefront of decentralized identity and passwordless authentication solutions. We explore the evolution of identity management and the journey from blockchain-based beginnings to building secure, user-controlled identity systems that go beyond traditional centralized approaches.

We dive into several key topics, including:

- Rohan’s background in identity and access management, and his transition into building cryptographic solutions that emphasize user control over their identities.
- The role of blockchain as an enabler in identity verification and why it’s not the complete solution to today’s identity challenges.
- 1Kosmos’s unique approach to authentication, including their pivot from blockchain to passwordless access using biometric verification.
- The challenges and potential of user-controlled identity and verifiable credentials, and why widespread adoption has been slower than expected.
- Rohan’s perspective on the future of identity, including how decentralized identifiers and biometrics will reshape how we access systems and interact with digital services.

Rohan shares insights from his new book and offers a deep dive into the complexities and opportunities of building a more secure, user-centric identity ecosystem. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of identity, security, and the evolving digital landscape.

You can learn more about 1Kosmos at 1kosmos.com.

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