12/24/2023 0 Comments Luminar careersIt is also important to note that this project would not have happened without strong leadership from former Governor now US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who understood the possibilities and learned about the technology to help move it forward. The State of Rhode Island and Infosys Public Services deserve credit for delivering a pilot blockchain initiative in the middle of a pandemic, which is heroic. The importance of establishing a base is massive and could lead to a complete overhaul of how to do business with the government. I know the choice of CPA digital credentials certainly was not sexy, but it proved the technology. But here's the cool part: Rhode Island with their partner Infosys Public Services is doing this rather than talking. Talking to a state agency is a first for me. Aries is the client layer within Hyperledger Indy that facilitates interaction with other platforms. Hyperledger Indy comes with tools, libraries, and reusable components to create and use independent digital identities on blockchains.įinally, there is Hyperledger Aries, the client part of a decentralized identity application. The second element is Hyperledger Indy, a distributed ledger purpose-built for decentralized identity. SSI shifts the identity and credential management from centralized systems run by the government with all the associated silos to a peer-to-peer model using public-key cryptography, decentralized identifiers over a blockchain. Blockchain digital identity technology establishes a “Self-Sovereign Identity” (SSI) that shifts ownership of identities from the government to individuals. Today every document which proves our identity, such as a driver's license or passport, is controlled and owned by the government, whether we like it or not. The first element of the solution is digital identity. The chain forms an immutable ledger distributed over participating nodes. Three key technology components of the solutionĪ blockchain consists of secured information blocks chained sequentially to one another. Several states and national organizations are exploring ways to adopt blockchain as it simplifies the credential verification process by leaps and bounds. With this solution, CPAs have a fast, secure, and easy way to verify their credentials using their digital wallet. However, they must provide a valid license to render their services to a client. Personal identifiable information is never stored on the ledger verification is requested only via a Decentralized Identifier that represents the credentials.ĬPAs are one of the few professionals that can practice across states. The solution is highly secure as all the data on an individual remains in the individual’s wallet and the user has control on who and what part of her/his data can be accessed. The Hyperledger was built in such a way that it was scalable in the cloud using Amazon AMZN Web Services (AWS). Infosys Public Services used Hyperledger Indy, tools and libraries to create and manage digital identities and used core blockchain standards to ensure the data's security. This will enable Rhode Island to develop additional DMV use cases on this One Rhode Island identity network. The department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) also provided the capability of a listen only node to the identity network. This solution eliminates the need for the citizen (CPA requesting renewal) to share information multiple times. This ‘primary agency’ via the identity blockchain network collaborates with the Department of Business Regulation to complete the service request. In the future, CPAs will be able to initiate a service request (e.g., a renewal of their CPA license) by simply interacting with any agency they worked with in the past. The blockchain based solution establishes an identity blockchain network that digitizes and automates workflows enabling the secure exchange of information among the state agency and citizens. A driver's license verifies identity and residency, the employer verifies credentials, and the Department of Business Regulation confirms all documentation before issuing or renewing the license. Obtaining a CPA license requires proof of educational credentials, CPA exam results, work experience, and identity verification. The blockchain pilot developed by Infosys Public Services reduced the time dramatically and allowed the CPA to hold their credential in a wallet on their phone. Normally it was a cumbersome process for a CPA to renew a license in Rhode Island and prove their credentials.
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