The Brazilian government has announced a groundbreaking initiative to implement blockchain technology for digital identity, which will impact over 214 million Brazilians.
This transformative project is set to roll out initially in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná.
Serpro, Brazil’s national data processing service, has developed a private blockchain specifically for this purpose.
According to a decree issued on September 25th, the entire nation is expected to adopt blockchain technology for identity documents by November 6th.
The president of Serpro, Alexandre Amorim, emphasized the importance of blockchain for this digital identification project.
He highlighted blockchain’s key attributes, such as immutability and decentralization, which are instrumental in safeguarding personal data and preventing fraudulent activities.
The adoption of the b-Cadastros blockchain platform significantly enhances the security and reliability of the National Identity Card project.
The government has underscored the significance of the national ID project in combating organized crime, facilitating collaboration between government sectors, simplifying access to services, and streamlining administrative records.
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This initiative mirrors a similar effort in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where residents can access identity documents through a digital wallet.
Over recent years, Brazil has been working towards a unified identity issuance system across its nearly 30 states.
The adoption of blockchain technology will foster more secure data exchange between the Federal Revenue and various government departments, enhancing overall efficiency and security.
In addition to the digital identity project, Brazil is also making strides in the realm of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
In August, the government provided further details about this initiative, which has been rebranded as “Drex.”
The central bank plans to expand business access to capital through a tokenization system associated with Drex.
However, concerns have been raised about the Drex code, as it could potentially allow a central authority to freeze funds or reduce balances, as noted by a local developer.
As Brazil takes pioneering steps in the realms of blockchain-based digital identity and CBDCs, the nation is poised to transform the way its citizens access services, conduct financial transactions, and protect their personal data, all while enhancing security and efficiency in government operations.
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