National Cyberspace Administration Seeks Public Comments on Draft Regulations to Promote Interoperability of Distributed Digital Identities

Odaily Planet Daily News: The National Internet Information Office has issued a notice seeking public comments on the "Regulations on Promoting the Interoperability and Cross-Recognition Application of Distributed Digital Identities (Draft for Comments)". The draft aims to promote the innovative development and cross-recognition application of distributed digital identities, support the construction of basic common service capabilities of the national blockchain network, and promote the cross-platform interoperability and mutual recognition of digital identities across various sectors of national economic and social development. The regulations define distributed digital identities as a new type of digital identity based on distributed technologies such as blockchain, enabling users to autonomously manage identity information. It consists of identifiers, keys, verifiable credentials, and verifiable claims, and can be used for scenarios such as digital account management, login authentication, and data authorization, aiming to solve the problem of identity interoperability across regions, industries, and platforms.

It is reported that the deadline for submitting feedback is July 18, 2026.