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In this episode, hosts Alec and Jack dive deep into the evolution of digital identity and its significance in Web3.
The conversation kicks off with a historical overview of identity, from its simplicity within ancient tribes to the emergence of coats of arms, badges during wars, and eventually, technological methods like fingerprints, DNA testing, and social security systems.
The hosts then delve into the development of digital identity, highlighting the role of physical and digital systems, such as ID cards and computer databases, and Estonia's pioneering efforts in digital identity systems. They discuss the rise of the internet and web 2.0, and the challenges that came with it, like managing multiple usernames, passwords, and phishing scams. Alec and Jack also explore potential solutions like password managers, single sign-on servic ...
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