A quiet revolution is currently underway: the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) is a technology that will completely change how we deal with digital identity in Europe, both in our private lives and in business. In this podcast with
we want to discuss opportunities and challenges of this new technology for digital identity in Europe. The topics:
- 🏢 youniqx Identity origins: From first experiments in 2012 to pioneering digital ID solutions across Liechtenstein and Austria with millions of users
- 🚗 Real-world adoption today: Driver's licenses and vehicle registration dominate Austrian use cases, while Liechtenstein processes 150 daily transactions for online authentication
- 🔐 Privacy by design: How EUDI wallet stores data decentralized on smartphones
- 💼 Business transformation ahead: End-to-end digital processes unlock KYC automation, hotel check-ins, car rentals, and youth protection - opening access to 500 million EU citizens
- 🇦🇹 Austria's frontrunner advantage: Early e-government leadership since the 2000s positions Austrian companies to capitalize on EUDI integration before competitors
- 🌍 Interoperability through standards: ISO protocols and the Architecture Reference Framework ensure 27 member states build compatible wallets
- 📅 Timeline reality check: Legal deadline hits end of 2026, but expect phased rollout over 2-3 years with early movers gaining market position
This episode is sponsored by youniqx Identity AG.
