Bhutan NDI in the press
Reporting, interviews and features on Bhutan's national digital identity, at home and internationally.
National pressVitalik Goes to Bhutan — Where Ethereum Just Became a National Standard
The Ethereum-based identity system is now fully operational. All authentication information will be migrated by the first quarter of 2026.
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FeatureBhutan Uses Blockchain in Digital ID Project
A major feature of Bhutan’s NDI is self-sovereign identity (SSI). Unlike traditional digital IDs that store user data on government servers, this system gives control to the individual.
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National pressBhutan blooms: From late connectivity to a self-sovereign digital ID ecosystem
The National Digital Identity Project of Bhutan asserted their rollout of self-sovereign decentralized digital ID in a speech given by Pallavi Sharma (NDI Bhutan) in October.
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InterviewBhutan says digital transformation need not compromise citizen trust
GovTech Bhutan’s Secretary, Jigme Tenzing, shares how the agency took the path less travelled by rolling out the world’s first decentralised, self-sovereign national digital ID, as part of its…
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International pressBhutan’s NDI System is first to join Global Acceptance Network
Bhutan NDI has now become the first NDI System in the world to join Global Acceptance Network to immerse separate ecosystems.
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PodcastID Talk: How Bhutan Leapfrogged to Next-Gen Digital ID
On this week’s episode of ID Talk, co-hosts Tony Bitzionis and Alex Perala are joined by Anand Acharya and Pallavi Sharma, who discuss their work on Bhutan NDI, a pioneering national digital ID…
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National pressBhutan’s national digital ID showcased as SSI model for others
In 2023, Bhutan, a Himalayan nation of less than one million citizens, became the first country in the world to roll out a self-sovereign national digital ID (SSI) system which is now an inspiration…
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National pressWallet-to-wallet coverage: digital identity opportunity arrives with eIDAS 2.0
Smith points to the case of Bhutan, which has implemented national digital identity and onboarding for government services via digital wallets.
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International pressBhutan introduces new digital identity system
Despite facing practical constraints and limited resources, Bhutan has pioneered a self-sovereign identity (SSI) system that revolves around a digital wallet offering five levels of integration.
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National pressMore Bhutanese embrace National Digital Identity
A total of 19,724 users have requested for Foundational ID on Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) since its launch three months ago, showing a good reception and adoption of the digital wallet.
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National pressBalancing digital inclusion and data-privacy trust levels: a Bhutan perspective
Bhutan is continually refining a leading-edge national digital identity ecosystem that is inclusive, predicated on high trust-levels, and yet non-compulsory. With increasing data privacy concerns a…
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International pressBhutan stands up self-sovereign identity with a small team and smaller budget
The rollout of Bhutan’s digital wallet and ID are gradual and ongoing, but most major hurdles have now been passed, and the roadmap ahead is clear.
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International pressUnveiling Bhutan’s Digital Transformation
In the heart of the Himalayas, the Kingdom of Bhutan has embarked on a remarkable digital transformation journey, reshaping how its citizens interact with technology and trust in the digital realm.
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National pressBhutan NDI System to Put Individual in Control of Their Data
Bhutan’s transition to SSI is facilitated by the absence of legacy systems that could impede decentralised identity solutions. This groundbreaking initiative positions Bhutan as the first country…
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International pressNew Paper and Infographic on Flavors of Digital Credentials Released!
We are excited to release the “Standards-Based Digital Credentials: Flavors Explained” (Whitepaper), which aims to provide a simplified but technically-accurate overview of the main flavors of…
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National pressTiny Bhutan’s giant digital-ID-on-blockchain roar
Following a proof of concept earlier this year, the government’s commercial arm, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), is about to deploy its National Digital Identity, built atop a Polygon layer-2…
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National pressBhutan adopts NDI Act
Ushering in a new era of digital transformation in Bhutan, His Majesty The King has granted Royal Assent for the National Digital Identity Act. According to a joint news release from the DHI and…
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National pressJoint Sitting adopts NDI Bill of Bhutan 2023
The Joint Sitting of the Parliament adopted all 151 sections of the historic National Digital Identity (NDI) Bill of Bhutan 2023 yesterday marking a significant step towards digital transformation…
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National pressBhutan Prepares to Vote on Its National Identity Bill
Bhutan is preparing to vote for its National Digital Identity Bill, the legislative framework designed to regulate its sovereign digital ID ecosystem. The country’s lower house of Parliament, the…
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National pressMPs Support NDI Bill
The National Digital Identity (NDI) Bill tabled at the National Assembly yesterday saw support from most of the Members of Parliament (MP) and a few concerns regarding the digital gap, personal…
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National pressNDI – A Gift From the Father of Digital Bhutan
Every Bill discussed, every Act endorsed in the Parliament is important. However, there are exceptions, especially from the lenses of greater significance; and the forthcoming National Assembly…
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National pressBhutan’s National Digital Identity
His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck became Bhutan’s first digital citizen on February 21, launching Bhutan’s national digital identity (NDI). The NDI project aims to give individuals…
View coverageNational pressBhutan NDI the new digital identity for Bhutanese
Bhutan NDI is Bhutan’s new National Identity System, a pioneer app in the country that provides verification and authentication services for both individuals and businesses as well. Bhutan NDI…
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National pressHRH The Gyalsey Becomes First Digital Citizen
His Royal Highness The Gyalsey graced a special event to launch Bhutan NDI, held on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty The King’s Birth Anniversary. During the launch, His Royal Highness The…
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National pressBhutanese Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Becomes Country's First Digital Citizen
Bhutan's Royal Highness The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, became the country's first digital citizen by onboarding with the Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) mobile wallet. Bhutan NDI uses…
View coverageInternational press7-year-old Bhutanese Crown Prince Becomes Country’s First Digital Citizen
Seven-year-old Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, the heir apparent and eldest son of Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, has become the country’s first digital citizen.
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National pressNationwide Biometrics Collection for Secure Online Identity
A nationwide programme to collect biometrics for the creation of digital identities was launched in Thimphu yesterday. The biometric data collection programme is the core of the National Digital…
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