Digital Identity, The Soul and Keys with Ankur Banerjee

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Ankur Banerjee, co-founder of Cheqd. The authentic data network built with the help of Cosmos-SDK and Tendermint.

Cheqd is building a secure network that enables individuals and organizations to fully control their personal data. It allows self-sovereign identity (SSI) companies to build and deliver secure solutions. Through the network, anyone can verify identities quickly and securely. Data shouldn't be in silos waiting to be leaked or stolen. Companies shouldn't make money selling data without consent. Cheqd network allows SSI companies to build and deliver secure solutions to the user.

We spoke to Ankur Banerjee about Cheqd and:

• Digital identities
• What is Cheqd and its goals
• What is Digital Identity
• Digital print VS your Soul
• Standards in the digital world
• Signatures and keys
• Ankur's personal story
• The work of a CTO
• Motivation

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