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Spruce Raises $7.5 million to Scale Decentralized Identity and Storage
Company Updates

Spruce Raises $7.5 million to Scale Decentralized Identity and Storage

We are excited to announce that we have raised $7.5 million in a round led by Ethereal Ventures and Electric Capital. At Spruce, we believe that users should have more ownership over their digital selves.
Spruce Developer Update #13
Developer

Spruce Developer Update #13

At Spruce, we’re building the most secure and convenient developer tools to share authentic data. Here’s the latest from our development efforts!
Sign-In with Ethereum - Review of Existing Identity-Related EIPs
Developer

Sign-In with Ethereum - Review of Existing Identity-Related EIPs

Sign-In with Ethereum (EIP-4361) seeks create a specification that includes both elements of signing and identity to enable users to control their digital identity with their Ethereum account and ENS profile instead of relying on a traditional intermediary.
Bringing Decentralized Identity to Polygon with SpruceID
Developer

Bringing Decentralized Identity to Polygon with SpruceID

Spruce has added Polygon support in its identity infrastructure that enables Polygon developers to have standard and interoperable ways to issue, verify, and store trusted information to allow any Polygon account to control their identity.
Sign-in With Ethereum - Proposed Workflows
Developer

Sign-in With Ethereum - Proposed Workflows

The initial goal for the Sign-in With Ethereum efforts is to create a specification and reference implementation for an end-to-end authentication flow for Ethereum accounts to log in to traditional Web2 services, using ENS as a primary user-controlled data aggregator.
Spruce begins work on Sign-in With Ethereum
Developer

Spruce begins work on Sign-in With Ethereum

Sign-in with Ethereum will allow users to use their Ethereum accounts to access web services instead of accounts owned by large corporations.
Spruce Developer Update #12
Developer

Spruce Developer Update #12

At Spruce, we’re building the most convenient developer tools to let users control their data across all digital interactions.
Spruce Developer Update #11
Developer

Spruce Developer Update #11

At Spruce, we’re building the most secure and convenient developer tools to share authentic data.
Spruce Developer Update #10
Developer

Spruce Developer Update #10

At Spruce, we’re building the most secure and convenient developer tools to share authentic data.
Announcing the Tezos Profiles Alpha Launch
Developer

Announcing the Tezos Profiles Alpha Launch

Tezos Profiles is a web application that helps users regain control of their digital identity for use across platforms, and enables the creation of portable verified profiles by demonstrating control over public social media accounts and by self-attesting information.
Spruce Developer Update #9
Developer

Spruce Developer Update #9

At Spruce, we’re building the most secure and convenient way for developers to share authentic data.
Announcing Tezos Profiles
Developer

Announcing Tezos Profiles

Tezos Profiles is a web application that helps Tezos users regain control of their digital identity for use across platforms.

Opinion

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How to Build a Digital ID People Actually Want to Use: 5 Lessons From the Field
Opinion

How to Build a Digital ID People Actually Want to Use: 5 Lessons From the Field

The success of digital ID isn’t measured by credentials issued, but by how often people reach for it in real life.
How Strong UX Turns Digital ID Into Strong Security
Opinion

How Strong UX Turns Digital ID Into Strong Security

Learn why digital identity systems are only truly secure when usability is treated as a core security requirement alongside technical safeguards.
How Does Multi-Format Issuance Future-Proof Digital Credentials?
Opinion

How Does Multi-Format Issuance Future-Proof Digital Credentials?

Learn how issuing in multiple formats ensures verifiable digital credentials work across wallets, devices, and borders.

Technology

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Digital Wallet Certification: The Foundation for Interoperable State Identity Systems
Technology

Digital Wallet Certification: The Foundation for Interoperable State Identity Systems

To build trust, protect privacy, and enable true interoperability, states must establish a certification program for digital wallets and issuers that enforces technical safeguards, statutory principles, and vendor accountability from the start.
A Practical Checklist to Future-Proof Your State’s Digital Infrastructure
Technology

A Practical Checklist to Future-Proof Your State’s Digital Infrastructure

From vendor lock-in to privacy compliance, the path to digital modernization is full of trade-offs. This checklist gives state decision-makers a practical framework for evaluating emerging identity technologies and aligning with open-standards best practices.
Why CIOs Are Turning to Digital Credentials for Cybersecurity and Cost Savings
Technology

Why CIOs Are Turning to Digital Credentials for Cybersecurity and Cost Savings

Verifiable digital credentials offer a powerful, cost-effective way to enhance identity assurance, prevent fraud, and secure government systems without compromising user privacy.

Policy

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Digital Identity In America: Series Overview
Policy

Digital Identity In America: Series Overview

An executive guide to SpruceID’s multi-part series on the future of digital identity in the U.S.
Digital Identity: End User Experience
Policy

Digital Identity: End User Experience

Part 8 of SpruceID’s Digital Identity in America Series
Verifiers: Trust at the Point of Use
Policy

Verifiers: Trust at the Point of Use

Part 7 of SpruceID’s Digital Identity in America Series