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Learn about the OpenID decentralized identity system which allows users to control their online identity through URIs or XRIs, with advantages such as decentralization, delegation, and data control. See how it's used by platforms like Ma.gnolia, Digg, Netvibes, and more. 8 Relevant
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What is the OpenID? • Decentralized identity system, in which any user’s identity is given by URI or XRI
Older technologies • Microsoft .NET Passport • Microsoft Live ID • Google / Yahoo IDs
Advantages • Decentralization – many servers providing user’s indentity • Delegation – using your website address as OpenID identifier • Control of what personal data is being sent • One identity
It’s working! • Ma.gnolia • Digg.com • Netvibes • Wordpress.com • WordPress • phpBB
Security threats • Provider phishing • Non-trustable OpenID providers
Polish sources: Identity2.0 (http://www.identity20.pl) Polish providers: Openid.pl Myid.pl Web sources
The revolution has started Any questions?