Funke video
Watch working demo of the wwWallet project presented as part of the German Government innovation competition.
Technical white paper
Document summarizing in more detail the technology and benefits of the wwWallet and SIROS solutions.
Q&A
What is the SIROS Foundation, and what does it aim to achieve?
The SIROS Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in February 2025 to support the development of open, secure, and interoperable digital identity infrastructure. Our mission is to ensure that the next generation of identity systems is grounded in open standards, inclusive design, and global usability, without reliance on any single vendor or government.
Why are open standards so important to your approach?
Open standards are non-negotiable. Without them, there is no meaningful user control or interoperability. They ensure systems can work together across jurisdictions, vendors, and sectors, just as the Internet itself does. We rely on proven standards like FIDO’s WebAuthn (passkeys), the OIDF’s OpenID for Verifiable Credentials, and ISO/IEC 18013-5 to ensure security, usability, and long-term viability.
Is this just a theoretical framework, or is it already in use?
The wwWallet has already been demonstrated in real-world scenarios, including participation in the Funke German digital ID wallet competition. It is not a conceptual prototype; it is an actively maintained, standards-compliant codebase ready for adoption and integration.
How do you ensure user privacy is respected?
Our solution collects no user data. All personal data is encrypted and stored under user control via their device or hardware key. No third party, including SIROS, can access it without the user's explicit consent. We are also exploring support for zero-knowledge proofs, adding an additional privacy-preserving layer for identity assertions.
Why is decentralization important to your trust model?
Trust must be shared, not owned. We are building a decentralized trust infrastructure where no single entity holds control. This model resembles the DNS: globally coordinated, locally operated, and replaceable at every layer. It prevents lock-in, fosters competition, and supports long-term resilience.
What is wwWallet, and how is it different from other digital identity wallets?
wwWallet is an open-source identity wallet built for the real-world needs of people, businesses, and public institutions. Unlike proprietary or single-nation wallets, wwWallet is designed for portability, inclusivity (including shared devices and non-phone users), and enterprise use cases such as legal entity representation and delegation. It is grounded in Internet-native, standards-based architecture.
How does SIROS support regulatory compliance in the EU?
SIROS aligns its work with eIDAS 2.0 and related EU regulatory frameworks. Our goal is to support high-assurance credentials and credential portability while enabling flexible implementation pathways for both public and private sector actors. By building on recognized standards and emphasizing liability clarity, we aim to reduce compliance burdens, not increase them.
What are the key security benefits of your solution?
Our approach delivers phishing-resistant, end-to-end authentication by using passkey protocols, which are already supported in all major browsers and platforms. The design avoids centralized failure points, supports both synced and hardware credentials, and lays the foundation for eIDAS High certification. Security is enforced by cryptographic architecture, not user behavior.
How do you support users without smartphones or in constrained environments?
Digital identity must work for everyone, not just smartphone users. wwWallet can support shared devices, low-bandwidth environments, and offline use cases (e.g., disaster response). Our architecture is flexible enough to serve both underserved populations and advanced enterprise requirements.
What is the best way for regulators or institutions to engage with SIROS?
We welcome dialogue. SIROS exists to support public-interest identity infrastructure, not to compete with government efforts. We offer an open-source reference implementation, policy alignment with European regulations, and active collaboration with identity experts across sectors. Regulators and institutions can reach out to discuss pilots, evaluations, or partnership opportunities.