National DigiFoundry issues Web3 secure sharing guide

Published 28/01/2025, 16:02

Investing.com -- The National DigiFoundry, an initiative promoting innovation in digital assets, on Tuesday released a guide on using Web3 technologies aimed at securing communication within key sectors, including finance, healthcare, and technology.

The guide advocates for the use of decentralized Web3 technologies to enhance the privacy and efficiency of information sharing. The publication provides a comprehensive framework that integrates open standards with decentralized components like identity and key management, storage, and messaging protocols. The result is a system designed for secure, scalable, and end-to-end encrypted communications suitable for both individuals and groups.

“This guide isn’t just about emerging technology—it’s about reshaping how industries handle secure information sharing,” Benjamin Diggles, the chair for the National DigiFoundry Workgroup said in a press release. “From enabling secure collaboration and communications to ensuring patient data confidentiality in healthcare, our guide lays the groundwork for innovation in critical domains.”

The guide also explores the broader benefits of decentralized architectures, such as data sovereignty, interoperability, and scalability. These principles support users and organizations in retaining control over sensitive information and promote seamless communication across different platforms.

For instance, the healthcare industry can employ decentralized storage for secure patient record archiving, while fintech companies might use blockchain technology to streamline secure payments and mitigate fraud.

The release of this guide marks a significant step toward widespread industry adoption of Web3 technologies to tackle the challenges of secure information sharing. 

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