Swiss railways tests blockchain for credentials

Last week Linum Labs announced it had completed a proof of concept (PoC) digital identity test with Swiss Federal Railway SBB. The purpose was to ensure railway construction workers have the appropriate qualifications to work on the railways. Blockchain was seen as an appropriate technology because numerous companies are contracted to work on the railways across thousands of sites. A shared record makes sense because of the many organizations that need to update the public safety record. Each employee keeps control over their own identity on their mobile phone. Several companies issue certificates that attest that the person is qualified for the work they are doing. That attestation is stored in the employee’s mobile app.

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