Shadow Identity, how to fix internet identity

Identity lies at the heart of any network, with the Internet being the most expansive network we know. Each node connected online essentially represents an identity, whether an IP, MAC, email address or someone’s laptop. This underscores just how crucial the concept of identity is on the internet. However, there are problems we have yet to crack.

Have you ever wondered - why there is no online voting mechanism yet?

I've built more than 30 mobile social apps, and my YC-backed startup grappled with users registering new numbers, making purchases, and then asking for Stripe refunds - a strategy I learned is a typical money laundering method using stolen credit cards. As it turned out, resolving this wasn't straightforward without compromising UX.

This issue of fraud led me to delve into the question, "Why is this still happening?". The answer appears to be the same as for the voting issue – “internet identity is broken.”

This article is solely my own opinion, introducing a potential solution as a concept on how to fix identity and is condensing into three sections: Why? (The problem); What? (The solution); Now what? (Use cases).

To read the full article, visit the following link: blog.kirill.cc/p/shadow-id