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What happens with your EUDI Wallet when you lose your phone?
Summary: What really happens to your EUDI Wallet when your phone disappears or you switch to a new one? The answer exposes a deeper conflict in Europe’s digital identity architecture — one where portability meets unmovable cryptographic trust. Dive in to see why your credentials can’t be copied, yet your identity remains recoverable. At the recent Digital Asset Saloon organized by KPMG where the etonec team spoke around on the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, a vivid
Matt Aberdein
Dec 9, 20254 min read
Why do we need EUDI? We have good eIDs!
Summary: The initial eIDAS regulation in 2014 forced the European member states to move towards electronic identities (eID), but this resulted in fragmented approaches and differing maturity levels across them. With eIDAS 2.0 the European Commission aims to harmonize this fragmented ecosystem by introducing common, interoperable rules and a unified EUDI wallet for all European citizens. The current eID landscape The European electronic identity (eID) market is many things, b
Nancy Timm
Nov 27, 20253 min read
Who Governs the EUDI Ecosystem?
Summary: Europe is assembling a decentralised trust framework from established standards and new legal obligations. This article shows who makes that trust possible, how it works, and why the EUDI project deserves a closer look. When people first hear about the European Digital Identity (EUDI) wallet, they usually fall into one of three camps. For some, it sounds beautifully simple: you open a mobile wallet, scan a QR code, and share your ID for all kinds of use cases. Done.
Matt Aberdein
Nov 19, 20254 min read
EUDI is just a(nother) wallet, why care?
Summary: The new digital identity initiative by the EU (European Union Digital Identity - EUDI) is somewhat similar to what the EU was striving for with SEPA - back in 2014. Both are following the same goals of interoperability, laying a foundation and were/ are mandatory for member states. But where do these initiatives differ? Read more below! Remember 2014? A new acronym entered our lives - SEPA. The single euro payment area. Many wondered why this initiative was require
Nancy Timm
Oct 27, 20253 min read
Why the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet Matters
Summary: The European Union (EU) aims to strengthen its digital autonomy and reduce its dependence on foreign infrastructures that hundreds of millions of Europeans rely on every day. One area where this shift is especially visible is digital identity. Currently, there’s no unified European digital identity framework that works seamlessly across all EU Member States — but that’s about to change. The EU is developing two major initiatives: the European Digital Identity (EUDI)
Dr. Jonas Groß
Oct 10, 20254 min read
(When) Will the digital euro be launched?
The introduction of the digital euro is delayed. Now, for the first time, the European Parliament has presented a concrete timeline. On the journey toward the digital euro, Piero Cipollone and Fernando Navarrete are essentially sitting in the same boat – yet they’re steering in opposite directions. While Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank (ECB)’s Executive Board, wants to set sail, Navarrete, the European Parliament’s rapporteur, is turning the bow into the wind
Alexander Bechtel and Jonas Gross
Oct 8, 20253 min read
What are ZKP, SSI and why are they so powerful together?
Zero-Knowledge Proofs ( ZKPs ) and Self-Sovereign Identity ( SSI ) are potent technologies that, when integrated, revolutionize online...
etonec
Dec 8, 20232 min read
PayPal launches its own stablecoin: All you need to know
On Monday August 7, PayPal announced that it will launch a US dollar stablecoin, called PYUSD. This step is not surprising, because it...
etonec
Aug 14, 20235 min read
Why we decided to build on the Mina Protocol
Following our recent announcement of being awarded a grant from the Mina Foundation, we are excited to delve deeper into the advantages...
etonec
Jun 15, 20232 min read
This is How Privacy-Preserving and Compliant Payments Can Work in Practice
Berlin, June 08, 2023. Over the past few months, the team at etonec has worked hard to build a prototype for privacy-preserving and...
etonec
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Etonec partners with Mina Foundation on privacy, compliance, and decentralization use cases
Berlin, May 25, 2023. Today, we are excited to share two related, yet distinct announcements concerning our strategic partnership with...
etonec
May 25, 20233 min read
Is the Bitcoin Lightning Network the Future of Payments?
This report on the Bitcoin Lightning Network explores the advantages and potential impact of the fast & cost-effective payment system.
etonec
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Announcing etonec's New Chief Operating Officer
As the new Chief Operating Officer at etonec, Jonas assumes responsibility for etonec’s ongoing operations and procedures.
etonec
Jan 4, 20231 min read
What's Next for Bitcoin Lightning?
Examining the status of the Bitcoin Lightning Network in charts, statistics, and visualizations to evaluate where the network stands today.
etonec
Dec 21, 20226 min read
Five Ways You Can Use Bitcoin Lightning Today
How Bitcoin Lightning Network is used today in retail use cases such as hospitality, e-commerce, donations, streaming payments & more.
etonec
Dec 16, 20226 min read
How to Design a Compliant, Privacy-Preserving Fiat Stablecoin via Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Exploring the feasibility of a privacy-preserving fiat stablecoin while enforcing compliance with AML & countering the CFT regulation.
etonec
Dec 15, 20225 min read
What are the industry use cases of the Bitcoin Lightning Network?
Ideal for micro- & nano-payments, the Bitcoin Lightning Network offers compelling use cases around payment processing for many industries.
etonec
Nov 28, 20226 min read
How does the Bitcoin Lightning Network work technically?
The Bitcoin Lightning Network combines sophisticated cryptographic concepts to provide users with a fast & trustless payment system.
etonec
Nov 7, 20225 min read
How To: A Guide on Bitcoin Lightning Payments
The Bitcoin Lightning Network enables low-cost, real-time payments. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to pay via the Lightning Network.
etonec
Oct 10, 20225 min read
Why Do We Need the Bitcoin Lightning Network?
The first part of this series addresses the benefits of Bitcoin Lightning Network and how it stacks up against Bitcoin.
etonec
Sep 26, 20225 min read
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