[English] uPort, a self-sovereign identity system, has problems it cannot solve
This is an article in Japanese about uPort. For those wondering what uPort is, a summary is written in “Is this a noteworthy project? What is uPort, expected to be Ethereum’s killer app?,” so please read it.
Now, let’s begin.
Even uPort, a self-sovereign identity system, cannot solve all problems
Introduction
uPort is a sophisticated concept of self-sovereign identity, but there is one thing you should remember. With uPort, the need to trust third parties does not disappear; instead, users choose the third parties they trust. First, let’s review the basic concepts.Basic concepts
Self-sovereign identity can be viewed as something that has ownership and control over one’s own identity.・Self-sovereign identity is a feature that allows one to own and manage one’s own personal information.
・In another concise definition: “Self-sovereign identity is a concept where individuals have full control over their personal information and hold the final say over who can access and use their data” — John Lilic (ConsenSys)
This is a very interesting concept. Have you ever wondered whether you truly own your personal information?・In another concise definition: “Self-sovereign identity is a concept where individuals have full control over their personal information and hold the final say over who can access and use their data” — John Lilic (ConsenSys)
Who owns your name, date of birth, or work history shown on LinkedIn? Who owns your hobbies on Facebook, places you have visited, or your marital status?
According to the terms, you may be considered to “own” these, but in reality you do not control your personal information. The data is stored in some database, and it can be sold. It could be bought and sold even as you read this.
● The white paper defines uPort as “a safe and user-friendly self-sovereign identity system built on Ethereum.”
● On the uPort support page, it is defined as “a self-sovereign identity system that enables people to own their personal information, completely manage the flow of that information, and prove their identity in various situations inside and outside of the blockchain.”
● On the uPort support page, it is defined as “a self-sovereign identity system that enables people to own their personal information, completely manage the flow of that information, and prove their identity in various situations inside and outside of the blockchain.”
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