Core Concepts
The European Union is leveraging blockchain technology through initiatives like EBSI and GLASS to enable secure, transparent, and user-centric digital governance services across member states.
Abstract
The paper discusses how the European Union is transforming its governance through the adoption of blockchain technology, specifically the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) and the GLASS project.
Key highlights:
- The EU is shifting towards unique digital identifiers for citizens, enabling a 'citizen wallet' for easier access to personal documents with enhanced security through digital signatures.
- EBSI, a public permissioned blockchain network, supports use cases like self-sovereign identity, diploma management, and trusted data exchange, aligning with GDPR and eIDAS regulations.
- The GLASS project employs a distributed domain approach, using Hyperledger Fabric and the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) to create a trusted e-governance data-sharing model.
- The integration of GLASS and EBSI can provide a robust cross-border e-governance and data-sharing framework, addressing the need for secure, transparent, and efficient digital identity management in the European Union.