Digital identity stories

Aug 3, 2026

Kenya migrates 30 million academic records to Avalanche blockchain

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has launched a blockchain-based system for verifying academic credentials, placing over 30 million education records on the Avalanche C-Chain to enable instant certificate verification for job seekers and recruiters.

Aug 3, 20262 sources

Jun 17, 2026

Estonia Plans to Grant AI Bots Legal Rights With Personal ID Numbers

Estonia announced plans to assign personal identification numbers to AI assistants, giving them legal rights and accountability for actions taken on behalf of businesses and institutions.

Jun 17, 20261 source

Apr 18, 2026

World Partners with Tinder for Identity Verification via Orb Technology

Sam Altman's World identity verification project is expanding through partnerships including Tinder, where users who verify their identity via the Orb will receive five free boosts in the dating app.

Apr 18, 20262 sources