WISeKey International Holding Ltd., a global provider of cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT solutions, has introduced its next-generation WISeID platform. The new system unifies WISeID, the company’s digital identity solution for individuals, with SEALCOIN, its identity framework for connected devices, creating a fully decentralized identity ecosystem for the internet age.

Building on more than 25 years of expertise in digital trust technologies, WISeKey’s upgraded WISeID is designed as a Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) platform, enabling users and IoT devices to authenticate, interact, and transact securely—without reliance on centralized intermediaries.

From Early Innovator to Global Infrastructure

WISeID was one of the first digital identity technologies to launch on the internet in 1999, This infrastructure is now integrated into more than 7 billion devices, websites, and iOS systems worldwide, making it one of the most widely deployed trust frameworks on the web. WISeKey’s mission from the beginning has been to give users back control over their digital identity.

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Addressing the Flaws of Centralized Identity

High-profile hacks and data breaches across social media and enterprise networks continue to highlight the fragility of centralized systems. Even with firewalls and encryption, large-scale theft of personal information remains rampant. This has accelerated the demand for decentralized identity models, which prioritize user privacy and resilience against cyberattacks.

Quantum-Safe Protection for the Future

A key innovation in the latest WISeID is the integration of WISeKey’s Quantum Root Key, a new post-quantum cryptography (PQC) Root of Trust. Designed to withstand the computational power of quantum computers, the solution secures digital assets, communications, and identities against potential quantum-enabled attacks.

Quantum computing’s ability to break traditional encryption—especially through algorithms like Shor’s—poses a serious threat to global digital security. WISeKey’s PQC-based architecture provides a future-proof solution, ensuring that digital identities remain protected in the emerging quantum era.

Blockchain-Powered Identity Verification

The enhanced WISeID ecosystem leverages blockchain and HCS to issue and manage verifiable credentials for both individuals and objects. While trust anchors are immutably recorded on-chain, all sensitive data is kept off-chain, preserving user privacy.

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Additional features include:

  • AI-driven KYC and multi-factor authentication for robust identity verification.
  • Open-source framework to ensure interoperability without vendor lock-in.
  • Swiss-based data storage for maximum privacy and compliance with global standards.
  • Expanded Capabilities for Individuals and Enterprises
  • The upgraded WISeID introduces several new features, including:
  • Free identity validation through smartphone or computer camera scans of official IDs, matched with facial recognition.
  • Tiered digital certificates, from free email-only verification to professional-level credentials with verified organizational details.
  • Digital document signing, enabling secure PDF signatures from any device using single-use certificates.
  • Corporate identity management, allowing businesses to streamline employee and customer identity handling, complete with secure digital signatures.

Digital Sovereignty in a Connected World

In a digital environment dominated by centralized platforms that often monetize personal data, WISeKey positions WISeID as a privacy-first alternative. The platform gives individuals and organizations autonomy over their digital footprint, with the ability to attach trusted attributes to their online presence on their own terms.

By merging WISeID and SEALCOIN into a quantum-resistant, blockchain-enabled identity framework, WISeKey is setting the stage for a universal decentralized identity model—empowering both people and machines to interact securely in a hyper-connected and soon quantum-driven digital ecosystem.

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