Decentralised registers known as distributed ledgers allow transactions to be stored continuously, irrevocably and in encrypted format. This creates a tamper-proof, transparent data structure. The best-known distributed ledger technology (DLT) is the blockchain, with the two terms often being used synonymously. Every blockchain is a distributed ledger but not every distributed ledger is a blockchain. We are working to make the advantages of this technology profitable for the railway.

Does the digital identity match the real world?

Digital identities and credentials are essential for successful digitalisation at all levels. Use cases are especially relevant for organisations and companies, natural persons or things, because by linking digital credentials, we can automate manual verification processes and create more trust in digital collaboration. The blockchain serves as the fundamental technology used to verify identity data and attributes by means of encrypted data exchange. 

"We believe that secure, unique, user-friendly accessible digital identities and credentials for people, machines and companies are the foundation for digital services. These services must be flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing conditions, as well as current and future technologies and innovations."

Matthias Felder, Product Owner Delivery Team Ident:X, DB Systel

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Self-sovereign identity (SSI)

The new face of identity management

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Thanks to our intensive engagement and experience with distributed ledger technology, we can help you to understand and apply it to your business models effectively. Contact us for further information.