Blockstack to Help Microsoft Develop a Global ID Platform

Blockstack to Help Microsoft Develop a Global ID Platform

The blockchain-based domain name service (DNS) Blockstack, formally known as Onename, has announced a partnership with the Microsoft Azure platform. Developers will work with Microsoft to provide identity solutions, authentication, and storage services without the need for third-party arbitration. Blockstack: Self-Sovereign ID on the Blockchain. The....


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