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  "canonicalUrl": "https://numergent.com/2023-02/Identity-as-a-Big-Iron-thing.html",
  "path": "/2023-02/Identity-as-a-Big-Iron-thing.html",
  "publishedAt": "2023-02-02T09:42:34.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:cf6futaebyc2k4wgzsr4v42k/site.standard.publication/3mp2ewx43js2g",
  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "I've said for a while that, unlike DeFi, Data and Identity are likely to follow a much more traditional path to adoption - closer to computers, in fact, which were first adopted by businesses then individuals gradually came around as cost and usability improved.\n\nIdentity platforms lack a forcing function. Large organizations can afford to force their users to use a solution that may add some friction if it reduces risks for them - which SSI does - whereas individuals tend to balk at friction unless it brings significant value (even if that value is status). Given identity protocols have a value when interacting with others, then other businesses will adopt if a large one acts as a bellwether.\n\nI think both Binance's and BNB's images are too tarnished for them to be that, but who knows. This might end up being a model for someone large yet cleaner to follow.",
  "title": "Identity as a Big Iron thing"
}