Decentralized Electronic Signature using Blockchain based Digital Identity

Coach Name

Jordi Bosch i Garcia

EU Organization

AI Professional Software Solutions (AIPSS)

Members

  • Alexandru Panait
  • Alexandru Ionut Budisteanu
  • Dan Girbescu

CA Organization

VizLore LLC

Members

  • Dragan Boscovic

Project Overview

The Decentralized Electronic Signature (DES) project revolutionizes digital signature processes by leveraging blockchain technology for enhanced security and transparency. Unlike traditional systems that rely on third-party intermediaries, DES enables users to generate, manage, and authenticate digital signatures independently.

Integrated into the Gov-Smart platform, this solution ensures privacy and control while improving the efficiency of digital transactions within the public sector.

Methods and approaches

Blockchain Technology

Employing blockchain for decentralized and tamper-proof digital signature management.

User-Centric Design

Focus on ease of use, allowing individuals to create and manage signatures without relying on third-party devices or hardware.

Open-Source Collaboration

Providing the system as open-source to foster innovation and ensure transparency in its development.

Key Achievements

Blockchain Integration

Developed a blockchain-based decentralized system for electronic signatures, improving security, transparency, and user control.

Gov-Smart Integration

Seamlessly integrated DES into Gov-Smart, a platform for public sector digital governance.

Cost Reduction

By removing the need for physical tokens or USB sticks, the system allows citizens to generate signatures at no cost, eliminating operational fees.

Cross-Border Collaboration

Collaborated with VizLore LLC (USA) to ensure compliance with international regulatory standards and support future scalability.

Impact & Results

Enhanced Security

DES offers a decentralized solution, reducing risks of data tampering and unauthorized access.

User Empowerment

Citizens gain full control over their digital signatures, fostering trust and privacy in online transactions.

Efficiency in Public Sector

The integration with Gov-Smart streamlines administrative processes, reducing costs and improving service delivery.

Global Reach

The project supports both EU and US regulatory standards, positioning it for adoption across borders and ensuring widespread accessibility.

Publications and Open-Source Contributions

Publications and Open Source Contributions

  • NGI Sargasso: An NGI Sargasso innovator creates the world’s first platform offering public administration as a service
  • Arizona State University (ASU) AIDA Center: Gov-Smart: Pioneering new governance results in effective collaboration between EU NGI and ASU
  • GitHub Repository: Blockchain Gov-Smart Open Source Repository
  • Publications: Features in Revista Biz, Romania-Insider, Outsourcing Today, and Ziare, among others. See full list of publications in the final report.

Future directions

Scalability

Focus on expanding the adoption of DES across public institutions in Europe and the US, ensuring seamless integration into broader digital governance workflows.

International Expansion

Efforts to establish a stronger presence in the US market while further enhancing the technology's maturity to ensure broad adoption.

Continuous Development

Plans for continuous improvement and feature enhancements to meet evolving regulatory requirements and user needs.

Increased User Engagement

Aim to build a larger user base by integrating the solution into a variety of public sector applications, making digital signature management more accessible globally.