SpruceID Blog

Thoughtful perspectives on identity, interoperability, and the systems that turn public policy into usable services.

Survey Insights: Web3 Builders

Survey Insights: Web3 Builders

At Spruce, we recently ran a survey to learn more about the type of applications web3 developers are building and what technology stacks they’re using. Here are some insights directly from developers on building web3 dapps.
Spruce Developer Update #25

Spruce Developer Update #25

At Spruce, we’re letting users control their identity and data across the web. Here’s the latest from our development efforts.
The ABC's of Decentralized Identity

The ABC's of Decentralized Identity

In order to make decentralized identity more accessible, we’ve put together a quick-start guide to the different acronyms that are commonly used in the blog posts, articles, and other resources you may be reading focusing on the future of decentralized identity.
Extending Sign-In with Ethereum to Authorizations - ReCap

Extending Sign-In with Ethereum to Authorizations - ReCap

Sign-In with Ethereum describes how Ethereum accounts authenticate with off-chain applications. ReCap introduces a mechanism that allows an off-chain application to combine authentication and authorization of such, while preserving security and optimizing UX.
Spruce Developer Update #24

Spruce Developer Update #24

At Spruce, we’re letting users control their identity and data across the web. Every month, we release a developer update detailing our progress on our open source libraries and beyond.
Ethereum's Identity Layer - Impact of Ethereum Presentation

Ethereum's Identity Layer - Impact of Ethereum Presentation

We had the opportunity to present on Ethereum's Identity Layer, covering the evolution of decentralized identity, and how Ethereum presents an incredible opportunity for users to truly own and control their identity and data. Check out that talk in this post.
An Identity Wallet Bill of Rights - Starting With the Mobile Driver License

An Identity Wallet Bill of Rights - Starting With the Mobile Driver License

Spruce’s continued mission is to let users control their data across the web, whether it’s web2, web3, or beyond. This also applies to credentials issued by existing entities, such as the Mobile Driver License (mDL) issued by motor vehicle authorities across the world.
Spruce Developer Update #23

Spruce Developer Update #23

At Spruce, we’re letting users control their identity and data across the web. Every month, we release a developer update detailing our progress on our open source libraries and beyond.
Introducing TreeLDR: A Canopy Across Your Data Schema Dreams

Introducing TreeLDR: A Canopy Across Your Data Schema Dreams

TreeLDR is an open-source developer tool with a DSL that makes managing data schemas as easy as defining data structures in your favorite (sane) statically-typed language.
Spruce and TBD Demonstrate Decentralized Identity Interoperability

Spruce and TBD Demonstrate Decentralized Identity Interoperability

We have heard a lot about Decentralized Identity in the last few years. For both Spruce and TBD, Decentralized Identity and user control are at the center of both our missions, and we are excited to announce that we achieved another milestone towards interoperability.
Spruce Developer Update #22

Spruce Developer Update #22

At Spruce, we’re letting users control their identity and data across the web. Here’s the latest from our development efforts.
Decentralized Identity and Web3

Decentralized Identity and Web3

Decentralized identity is the continual catalyst that will unlock a new host of use-cases on top of those existing paradigms.