Australia's Postal Service Tests Blockchain Identity

Australia's Postal Service Tests Blockchain Identity

Australia's state-owned postal service is now considering several blockchain applications. According to a report by ZDNet, the company is looking at accreditation and e-voting as part of internal blockchain R&D efforts. The Australia Post first divulged details about its blockchain work in March, when CEO Ahmed Fahour discussed uses involving digital identity. Rick Wingfield, a partner for the Australia Post Accelerator unit, told attendees of the Technology in Governance conference last week that he believes the technology could help the government streamline processes that involve....


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