We keep saying “wallet,” but is that metaphor helping anyone? This week’s post takes a closer look at what #digitalwallets really are and why the term might be holding us back. Curious what we should call them instead? I’ve got questions. You might have answers.
https://sphericalcowconsulting.com/2025/07/22/digital-wallet-metaphor/
We keep saying “wallet,” but is that metaphor helping anyone? This week’s post takes a closer look at what #digitalwallets really are and why the term might be holding us back. Curious what we should call them instead? I’ve got questions. You might have answers.
https://sphericalcowconsulting.com/2025/07/22/digital-wallet-metaphor/
Government-approved digital credentials (driver license, etc.) are becoming more commonly used online. The @w3c Digital Credentials #API enables websites to request credentials, and for users to consent to return credentials that they carry around in #DigitalWallets
▶️ https://www.w3.org/TR/digital-credentials/
#FPWD #timetogiveinput
@simone explains how this API advances #privacy-preserving Web identities: https://www.w3.org/blog/2025/w3c-digital-credentials-api-publication-the-next-step-to-privacy-preserving-identities-on-the-web/ #gdc25
Feedback welcome: https://github.com/w3c-fedid/digital-credentials/
