# Utilizing national IDs in the Ethereum ecosystem

- Speakers: [Yanis](https://streameth.org/speakers/yanis), [Michael Elliot](https://streameth.org/speakers/michael-elliot), [Hiroyuki Tachibana](https://streameth.org/speakers/hiroyuki-tachibana), [Florent](https://streameth.org/speakers/florent), [nico](https://streameth.org/speakers/nico)
- Channel: [Devcon 7 SEA](https://streameth.org/devcon_7_sea)
- Date: 2024-11-15
- Duration: 55:51
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/6736baf49dbb7a90e12ccb78
- Download: https://vod-cdn.lp-playback.studio/raw/jxf4iblf6wlsyor6526t4tcmtmqa/catalyst-vod-com/hls/147cvtg7ty7tly0f/1080p0.mp4

## Description

This panel brings together developers of MynaWallet, Anon-Aadhaar, Proof of Passport and zkPassport, who are exploring and developing applications that utilize government-issued IDs in the Ethereum ecosystem. We will discuss the characteristics of each ID system and what functions can be realized using tech stacks in the Ethereum ecosystem and cryptographic technology.

## About the speakers

### Yanis

Software Engineer @PrivacyScalingExplorations

### Michael Elliot

Michael is a research engineer with a focus on blockchain, cryptography, and zero-knowledge proofs.

### Hiroyuki Tachibana

Co-founder & CEO of a42x Inc., building MynaWallet - an ERC-4337 smart wallet transforming Japan's national ID cards into secure crypto wallets

### Florent

Zero-knowledge cryptography.
Working on https://www.proofofpassport.com/

### nico

Hi, I'm nico from Japan! I'm really into decentralized tech and cryptography, especially around Ethereum. Right now, I'm doing blockchain research at Kyoto University and developing identity-related projects on the side.