IDnow Wallet

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ID Project
Status
Launched
Website
News
Country (HQ)
Announcement
2021
Launch
2021
Mission Statement
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Our dedicated R&D department deciphers tomorrow’s issues and carries out ambitious research projects on topics such as document analysis, biometrics, fraud and deep-fake detection or the fight against biases in artificial intelligence.
Summary
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IDnow Wallet is a digital identity solution launched in 2021 by IDnow GmbH that implements Self-Sovereign Identity principles through open standards. The wallet is built on core technologies including W3C Verifiable Credentials, Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), and OpenID Connect, with data secured in the smartphone's secure element.

The platform enables users to store and manage various types of verified credentials and identity documents while maintaining control over their personal data through a zero-knowledge architecture. Key technical features include:

  • Integration with eIDAS 2.0 standards for European digital identity
  • Biometric authentication using fingerprint and facial recognition
  • Support for both low-level verification (age checks) and high-assurance verification (bank accounts)
  • Secure storage of credentials in the device's hardware security module
  • Cross-border interoperability through open standards

IDnow has established notable partnerships and integrations, including joining the OpenWallet Foundation and IDunion consortium to help develop interoperable digital identity infrastructure. The company works with various European regulatory bodies and has obtained certifications as a Qualified Trust Service Provider under eIDAS. The wallet is positioned as part of the broader European digital identity ecosystem, with a focus on compliance with emerging regulations while maintaining user privacy and security.

Funding(9)

Technology(5)

Tech Stack Self Description
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Our digital identity wallet is based on open standards, such as verifiable credentials, decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and OpenIDConnect. Data is secured with the secure element of the customer’s smartphone.
Credential profile data is sourced from the Open Wallet Foundation digital-wallet-and-agent-overviews-sig project, licensed under the Apache License 2.0
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No credential profile data found. If you maintain this project, we urge you to visit the OWF Digital Wallet and Agent Overview SIG now and submit your specs and participate to foster global interoperability!
Use-cases
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Holders
Yes
Issuers
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Verifiers
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Technology
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SSI Technology
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Endorses/Uses ZKPs
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Has exportable Credentials
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Credential and Key Storage
Yes
Blockchains/Verifiable Data Registries
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DID Methods
Specification
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Management(13)

Managing Entities
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Persons of Interest
Role
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Managing Director
Co-founder
Chief Technology and Security Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director
Chief Financial Officer
Managing Director
Chief Product Officer
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Vice President (People)

Regulations and Standards(3)

Relations(15)

People(1)

Affiliated Person
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on behalf of
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General Counsel
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Products(17)

Products
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Geographic Focus
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Links(9)

App Links
App ID
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de.idnow.unifiedapp.android

Inclusion Criteria

A1: Uses DID, VC or KERI/ACDC
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meets criteria: Yes
A2: Claims to be SSI
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meets criteria: Yes
B1: Received Government Funding or Endorsement
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meets criteria: Yes
C1: Has Well Known Partners
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meets criteria: Yes
D1: Project Announcement Date
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meets criteria: 2021

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