National Internet Information Office Seeks Public Comments on Regulations to Promote Interoperability and Mutual Recognition of Distributed Digital Identities

Odaily Planet Daily News: The National Internet Information Office of China has issued a notice seeking public comments on the "Regulations on Promoting the Interoperability and Mutual Recognition of Distributed Digital Identities (Draft for Comments)". These regulations aim to promote the innovative development, interoperability, and mutual recognition of distributed digital identities, support the construction of fundamental common service capabilities for the national blockchain network, and facilitate the cross-platform interoperability and mutual recognition of digital identities across various sectors of the national economy and social development. The regulations state that a distributed digital identity is a new type of digital identity based on distributed technologies such as blockchain, enabling users to manage identity information autonomously. 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 and mutual recognition across regions, industries, and platforms.

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