Odaily Planet Daily News The Brazilian government recently announced that more than 214 million Brazilians will soon use blockchain technology for digital identification. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás and Paraná will be the first states to issue identity documents on-chain via a private blockchain developed by Brazil’s national data processing service Serpro. A decree issued on September 25 said that by November 6, identity documents should be issued nationwide through blockchain technology.
Serpro President Alexandre Amorim said that the immutable and decentralized nature of blockchain makes it an ideal technology for the country’s digital identification project. Blockchain technology plays a key role in protecting personal data and preventing fraud, providing Brazilian citizens with A more secure digital experience, leveraging the b-Cadastros blockchain platform to significantly enhance the security and reliability of the national ID card project. (Cointelegraph)