Brazil is at the forefront of a new era in digital identity verification, leveraging blockchain technology to revolutionize their identification systems. This strategic move is driven by the pursuit of enhanced security, efficiency, and streamlined processes for their respective populations.

In Brazil, the government has unveiled plans to integrate blockchain technology into its national identity program, with Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná taking the lead in this pioneering initiative.

Serpro, Brazil’s national data processing service, is spearheading the development of a private blockchain platform that will underpin the revenue service’s shared registry known as b-Cadastros.

This blockchain network will facilitate the search, issuance, and modification of new ID cards and tax …