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SpruceID Attends Utah's Outdoor Recreation Day

SpruceID Attends Utah's Outdoor Recreation Day

We joined Utah's Outdoor Recreation Day on the Hill to demonstrate the digital credential experience for holders and verifiers while educating attendees about the pilot program for digital credentials in Utah.
SpruceID Events: January Roundup

SpruceID Events: January Roundup

We hit the ground running in January participating in a handful of impactful digital identity events.
Developer Update #40

Developer Update #40

In case you missed it, check out our previous update here: SpruceID Developer Update #39In
SpruceID Developer Update #39

SpruceID Developer Update #39

In case you missed it, check out our previous update here: SpruceID Developer Update #38At
SpruceID Joins the Rust Foundation
Company Updates

SpruceID Joins the Rust Foundation

We’re pleased to announce that SpruceID has joined the Rust Foundation, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to stewarding the Rust programming language, nurturing the Rust ecosystem, and supporting the set of maintainers governing and developing the project.
Looking back at 2023: SpruceID’s Year in Review
Company Updates

Looking back at 2023: SpruceID’s Year in Review

We accomplished a lot this year, read through some of the highlights.
Webinar Takeaways: California’s Mobile Driver’s License Program
Community

Webinar Takeaways: California’s Mobile Driver’s License Program

In case you missed it, read through the highlights of last week's webinar and watch the recording.
California DMV Open Source Mobile Wallet Awarded Gartner 2023 Eye on Innovation
Company Updates

California DMV Open Source Mobile Wallet Awarded Gartner 2023 Eye on Innovation

Third-Party Neutral Mobile Wallet Built by SpruceID, Experts in Mobile Driver’s License and Digital Identity Authentication.
SpruceID Developer Update #38
Developer

SpruceID Developer Update #38

At SpruceID, we’re letting users control their identity and data across the web. Here’s the latest from our development efforts.
Content Authenticity in the Age of AI
Opinion

Content Authenticity in the Age of AI

Learn about content authenticity, why it remains a pressing issue, and a proof-of-concept to demonstrate a potential solution.
Webinar: A Look Inside California’s Mobile Driver’s License Program
Community

Webinar: A Look Inside California’s Mobile Driver’s License Program

Register for our upcoming webinar to learn how SpruceID helped bring the California Mobile Driver's License to life.
ISO/IEC 18013-7 Interoperability Event Results
Community

ISO/IEC 18013-7 Interoperability Event Results

SpruceID recently hosted the first fully-remote asynchronous interoperability test event for mobile driver’s license implementations.

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