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Mastercard joins blockchain digital identity alliance ID2020

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Yesterday, the payments firm Mastercard announced it is joining the ID2020 Alliance to explore digital identity solutions. 

The ID2020 Alliance was founded by Accenture, Microsoft, Gavi, Rockefeller Foundation and IDEO. Partners include NGOs, private companies and UN agencies. 

The ongoing pandemic has led to the emergence of digital-only solutions that require users to prove who they are. Digital identity could play a significant role in facilitating access to a range of digital services. 

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