Bhutan boosts digital ID sign-ups, Philippines and Barbados face struggles

Bhutan is steadily boosting the number of its digital ID users while the Philippines struggles with delays and Barbados with citizen distrust.

Bhutan sees rise in sign-ups

Since the launch of Bhutan’s blockchain-based digital ID just over three months ago, more than 19,000 people have requested a foundational ID, which is issued while launching the National Digital Identity (NDI) app.

Face biometrics currently plays a significant role in Bhutan’s NDI. Users first have to perform biometric authentication to be issued …

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