Identity 2.0

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Identity 2.0

Identity 2.0 is the forthcoming revolution in online identity verification.

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The major shift from Identity 1.0 is the move from site-centric identity silos (figures 1 and 2) to an open concept user-centric structure, where the user can move their identity from any site to any site (figure 3).

Figure 1: Identity 1.0 site-centric
Figure 2: Identity 1.0 site-centric
Figure 3: Identity 2.0 user-centric


Identity 1.0 Structure

The current digital identity structure of the Internet follows an "opaque policy". People's identities are site-centric and is not shared across the sites. This is a hassle for users because they have to register at each site, filling-in the same info about themselves each time.

In addition to a less enjoyable user-experience, Identity 1.0 is also flawed in it's ability to scale efficiently.

Figure 3: Identity 2.0 user-centric

Identity 2.0 Structure

Identity 2.0 follows a transparent structure which closely mimics our real-world identification processes.

Figure 3: Identity 2.0 user-centric

A major advantage with Identity 2.0 is its flexibility and ability to scale. This can be accomplished in the following two ways.

Figure 3: Identity 2.0 user-centric
Figure 3: Identity 2.0 user-centric

Future

There are several companies and technologies looking to implement and direct the future of Identity 2.0.

Open ID

Sxip Identity

Oasis

Information Cards

Light-Weight_Identity/LID

Windows Live ID

Yadis


References

Identity 2.0 Wikipedia.org

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