State-Endorsed Digital 
Identity (SEDI)

SEDI provides parents and guardians with tools to help protect minors online and in digital transactions. It enables reliable age assurance without requiring the disclosure of unnecessary personal data.

By allowing individuals to verify age or eligibility through a limited, privacy-preserving digital identity, SEDI supports child safety while respecting family autonomy and data minimization principles.

SEDI is built on the assumption that data compromise will occur. It is designed so that even if someone possesses your personal information, they cannot impersonate you because they do not control your SEDI. The framework ensures individuals are positioned to revoke, recover, and reclaim their digital identity if compromise occurs, strengthening long-term security and resilience.

SEDI is built using open standards and open protocols. Individuals should be able to understand how their digital identity functions, and the underlying technology should not be hidden behind proprietary systems.

Open architecture ensures the free market can innovate and build on this infrastructure without vendor lock-in or centralized control. No single company owns or controls the ecosystem. SEDI is designed to remain interoperable, transparent, and adaptable over time.