EUDI: Deep Dive With YOUNIQX Into The Silent Revolution of Digital ID in Europe

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A quiet revolution is currently underway: the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) is a technology that will completely change how we deal with digital identity in Europe, both in our private lives and in business. In this podcast with

• Sebastian Zehetbauer, Chief Product Officer at youniqx Identity AG
• Stefan Vogl, Chief Technology Officer at youniqx Identity AG

we want to discuss opportunities and challenges of this new technology for digital identity in Europe. The topics:

• 🏢 youniqx Identity origins: From first experiments in 2012 to pioneering digital ID solutions across Liechtenstein and Austria with millions of users
• 🚗 Real-world adoption today: Driver's licenses and vehicle registration dominate Austrian use cases, while Liechtenstein processes 150 daily transactions for online authentication
• 🔐 Privacy by design: How EUDI wallet stores data decentralized on smartphones
• 💼 Business transformation ahead: End-to-end digital processes unlock KYC automation, hotel check-ins, car rentals, and youth protection - opening access to 500 million EU citizens
• 🇦🇹 Austria's frontrunner advantage: Early e-government leadership since the 2000s positions Austrian companies to capitalize on EUDI integration before competitors
• 🌍 Interoperability through standards: ISO protocols and the Architecture Reference Framework ensure 27 member states build compatible wallets
• 📅 Timeline reality check: Legal deadline hits end of 2026, but expect phased rollout over 2-3 years with early movers gaining market position

This episode is sponsored by youniqx Identity AG.