Cross-Border Identity Wallets: EUDI, MOSIP, OpenID

(Interoperability with major frameworks.)

The Need for Cross-Border Digital Identity Wallets

In today’s globalized world, identity verification should be instant, trusted, and accessible across borders. Traditional verification systems, which rely on centralized databases, paper-based records, and national silos, have created inefficiencies that hinder global mobility, workforce integration, and regulatory compliance.

Cross-border identity wallets solve these challenges by providing a secure, digital-first solution that allows individuals to carry their verifiable identity credentials across countries, industries, and online ecosystems. These wallets ensure that identity remains portable, interoperable, and under user control while adhering to regulatory requirements.

European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI)

The EUDI Wallet is part of the European Union’s eIDAS 2.0 initiative, designed to create a pan-European, interoperable digital identity system. The EUDI Wallet enables EU citizens to store, manage, and share their official identity credentials securely while ensuring compliance with EU regulations.

MOSIP – Open-Source Digital Identity for Governments

MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform) is an open-source, government-backed framework for implementing national digital identity systems. It provides the infrastructure for biometric and non-biometric identity verification, particularly in emerging economies.

OpenID – Bridging Traditional and Decentralized Identity

OpenID is a widely used identity authentication protocol that allows users to log in securely to websites and applications without creating multiple accounts. The OpenID Foundation has expanded its efforts into verifiable credentials and decentralized identity solutions, bridging the gap between Web2 authentication models and Web3 self-sovereign identity (SSI).