iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

This video by @techaltar.bsky.social is the most insightful analysis of #AI adoption that I've seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK-7...

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Who's winning (& losing) the AI race?

YouTube video by TechAltar

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I'm excited to be part of an event with @justin.richer.org next week. I learn so much every time I talk with him! We're going to discuss identity architecture that support zero trust: VCs, NHI, GNAP, SPIFFE and more. You can join us and have your own questions answered: www.dock.io/live-event-c...

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Live Event - Can we really have Zero Trust with a federated identity architecture?

We'll be bringing Justin Richer (MongoDB) for a live discussion with Richard Esplin (Dock Labs) and Agne Caunt (Dock Labs) about whether traditional perimeter-based approaches are fundamentally incomp...

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

@techaltar.bsky.social I enjoy the Friday checkout Q&A on Nebula. Thank you! What do you think about the EU Digital Identity wallets that are coming soon? Do regular people know about them? How will a government issued digital identity change daily life? Is it a tool for authoritarianism?

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Tim Cappalli @timcappalli.me · 21/04/2026

I'm working to aggregate some common questions about #passkeys, both from non-technical and technical perspectives. These will be used in an end user facing site in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. forms.gle/wmaydkzmUp2e... (also would appreciate some reposts to widen the audience)

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

In this video from EIC 2025 I explain why EUDI's use of traditional PKI instead of W3C DIDs results in an architecture that is less flexible and open. I'm excited about #EUDI and I hope that future iterations will leverage technologies that go further to empower citizens in the use of digital data.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

This blog post explains how verifiable credentials improve the flexibility of an #IAM architecture while also embracing zero trust principles. User identity wallets allow identity architectures to incrementally evolve and reduce dependence on fragile centralized systems. #digitalidentity

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Can We Really Have Zero Trust With a Castle-and-Moat Architecture?

Traditional castle-and-moat IAM systems create silos and vulnerabilities that undermine true zero trust. This blog explores how verifiable credentials and decentralized identity enable perimeterless s...

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

@techaltar.bsky.social A question for Friday Checkout: Google plans to require developer registration for side-loaded Android apps, effectively disabling open source stores like fDroid. How does closing Android impact the mobile market? Is iOS thereby more competitive? Will regulators push back?

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Keep Android Open

Advocating for Android as a free, open platform for everyone to build apps on.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today's update to #fdroid added an announcement about Google closing the #Android ecosystem. Such a short sighted move would erase Android's big benefit over iOS. I hope that the #opensource developer community can help Google find a way to be simultaneously secure and open.

keepandroidopen.org

Keep Android Open

Advocating for Android as a free, open platform for everyone to build apps on.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I hope that #IAM professionals benefit from this presentation on how to introduce a #digitalidentity wallet into your architecture without ripping out what already works. It includes a breakdown of specific wallet patterns, implementation tips, and a conversation about necessary trade-offs.

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From Federation Sprawl to Unified Identity: How to Make Verified Identity Reusable Across Systems

YouTube video by Dock Labs

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

As someone who has followed free #climbing since the 90s, I'm really impressed with this nuanced analysis by Hannah Morris Bouldering. I'll be watching more of her channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbJE...

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The Controversy Of Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 Free Solo

YouTube video by Hannah Morris Bouldering

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

@techaltar.bsky.social 's Friday Checkout is great. This week's episode on @nebula.tv closes by speculating that one day large manufacturers may preinstall #Linux. Dell sells desktops and laptops with Linux preinstalled. I've been happy with them for over 10 years. www.dell.com/support/kbdo...

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Plot twist: Windows 11 is doing great

YouTube video by The Friday Checkout

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

This series on the history of Lebanon is a masterfully crafted recounting of a complicated story. It makes clear that no single group is responsible for the suffering in the region. It makes me reflect on human nature. I highly recommend you watch it, starting with this prelude. #HistoryMatters

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I Was Detained In Lebanon as an Israeli Spy

YouTube video by Rare Earth

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Spent the last two days playing with #linux toys. I upgraded to Pop!_OS 24.02 and adopted the Cosmic Desktop as my daily driver. I was nervous it wouldn't be ready for prime-time, but it's generally been a smooth update. I'll share some thoughts in the thread. Thank you @system76.bsky.social !

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Mirko Mollik from @sprind-de.bsky.social answered an hour's worth of questions about #Germany 's work on digital identity. He covers the current state of #EUDI and what is needed to be ready for the 2026 deadline to offer a #DigitalIdentity wallet to all citizens. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9mn...

Dock Labs Live Event—EUDI in Practice: Inside Germany's Digital ID Strategy with Mirko Mollik, Identity Architect at SPRIND, Germany's Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation.
December 10th at 9AM PST / 5PM GMT.
Includes a picture of Mirko.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I'm once again dealing with awful #NVIDIA drivers on #Linux and wondering why I didn't save myself pain by buying #AMD. An excellent breakdown of the current state of affairs: www.linuxnest.com/amd-vs-nvidi...

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AMD vs. NVIDIA on Linux: 2025 Showdown - LINUX NEST

Deciding between AMD vs. NVIDIA on Linux? Get the final answer. Our 2025 guide covers drivers, gaming, AI, and Wayland.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Not all #digitalID is dystopian. Next week my team will host a free "Intro to Decentralized ID" workshop where we will explain how #digitalidentity can be user-centric and privacy-preserving. We'll cover the basics and provide time to answer questions. Register here: www.dock.io/introduction...

Banner for a Dock Labs Live Event: Introduction to Decentralized ID
October 9th at 9am PDT | 5pm WEST

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Here is a recent discussion the mDL standard (ISO 18013) and #onlineprivacy. Andrew Hughes and Ryan Williams shared insights from developing and implementing the standard. We discussed the concerns from the #NoPhoneHome statement and how privacy will improve in the future versions. #digitalidentity

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

I appreciated this thorough but digestible breakdown of the recent #Utah legislation restricting children's use of digital devices and apps in app stores. I still have concerns, but I'm better informed because of @familytech.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbC_... #onlinesafety #kids

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WARNING New Tech Laws Could Affect Your Family's Safety

YouTube video by Family Tech

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I am excited that next week I will be attending Netbr Overflow in São Paulo, Brazil. I'm going to learn the latest #identity best practices from some of #LATAM 's technology leaders. www.netbr.com.br/overflow-sao... Let me know if you are in the area and would like to meet up! #IAM #Brasil

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

I'm in Berlin and excited for the start of #EIC2025. Today I'm practicing my talk for Wednesday on #VerifiableCredentials and #Biometrics. I hope to see you there! Anyone willing to join me for a morning run?

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I can't claim any special expertise, but for 20+ years I've laughed about this article from @theonion.com : theonion.com/congress-thr... The punchline is here: www.latimes.com/archives/la-... And the story continues: www.chicagotribune.com/2002/06/13/c...

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Congress Threatens To Leave D.C. Unless New Capitol Is Built

WASHINGTON, DC—Calling the current U.S. Capitol "inadequate and obsolete," Congress will relocate to Charlotte or Memphis if its demands for a new, state-of-the-art facility are not met, leaders annou...

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

An interesting discussion about #Amazon 's plans for adopting mDLs in 2025. I found his point about VC's enabling self-serve account recovery to be very interesting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYFe... #digitalidentity

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Why Amazon is Doubling Down on Digital Credentials, mDLs and EUDI [Live Event]

YouTube video by Dock Labs

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The latest video by @cogitoyt.bsky.social taught me a lot about the exploitation of Puerto Rico by the United States. It's so much worse than I expected. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sPR...

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Puerto Rico Is Dying: Here's Why

YouTube video by Cogito

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

On top of all the other damage these antics do to our democracy, it's maddening to see DOGE training people to respond to phishing emails.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

My talk is accepted at the Kuppinger Cole European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC 2025). www.kuppingercole.com/sessions/584... Let me know if you'll be in Berlin in May. I would love to meet up and discuss #DigitalIdentity and #Biometrics.

A screen shot from the web site for the European Identity and Cloud Conference (EIC) 2025, showing a session titled "Biometrics and Verifiable Credentials: Balancing Security and Privacy" on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 12:05—12:25.

The abstract says:
"Biometric providers are facing new challenges as regulations governing biometric data become stricter and organizations try to extend their biometric enabled business processes across ecosystems of partners. Verifiable credentials are an effective way to move data between organizations, but relying parties often require assurances that the presenter of the credential is the same person who received it. Biometrics solve this problem, but identity practitioners should be cautious that the way they integrate biometrics does not undermine the privacy and flexibility offered by credentials. In this presentation, we share best practices for integrating biometrics and verifiable credentials to meet real world problems."

The presenter is:
Richard Esplin
Head of Product
Dock Labs AG

The start of the bio says:
"Richard Esplin is a seasoned product leader specializing in digital identity, open source software, and enterprise solutions. Currently serving as Head of Product at Dock, he leads product..."

The URL is:
https://www.kuppingercole.com/sessions/5844/1

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Another problem with #GoogleChrome during meetings with #GoogleMeet: sharing my screen will sometimes throw a generic error. Trying again doesn't help, I have to close the window and rejoin the meeting. I haven't yet detected a pattern. Anyone else seeing this on #Linux ? #TechHelp

A screenshot of an error pop-up in Google Meet which says:
"Can't share your screen
Sorry, an error has occurred when screensharing. Please try again."
Followed by a button labelled "Dismiss"

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Is anyone else seeing lots of zombie #chrome processes on #Ubuntu #Linux? The number of processes seems correlated to the number of meetings I've held with #Google Meet since my last reboot. Any tips?

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Ridgetop Research hires me for a consulting gig. Their fine print says they partner with Dots.dev for payments. "Please note there is a 3% processing fee that is applied to each payment." What‽ You are charging me to receive the money you owe me‽ #DoNotRecommend

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

The most relatable character in the #StarWars universe is middle-aged Ben Kenobi: jaded, cynical, disillusioned, out-of-shape, afraid, and disappointed in his student. I assure my kids that they will one day appreciate his courage to leave the cave and do his duty when sufficiently cajoled.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

This argument in favor of #tariffs was more informative than I expected: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LJi... Lots to think about.

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Tariffs Are Even More Powerful Than You Think

YouTube video by Maxinomics

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

In #151 of Darknet Diaries, @jackrhysider.bsky.social asks whether content warnings are useful. When I listen to the podcast in the same room as my kids, they often enjoy the stories. Your warnings help me know when to screen an episode before sharing. Please continue. Thank you for a great podcast!

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Every member of a #tech team can benefit from @blackgirlbytes.bsky.social 's sagacious advice for #career growth.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

That was an insightful talk about #opensource strategy and how to build a defensible business. It has lots of instructive examples. Thanks for sharing!

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

We posted a short video explaining our new cloud storage for our #digitalidentity wallet. In 2025, we are going to use this cloud wallet as the foundation for making identity easier for people. www.youtube.com/watch?v=59YJ...

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Credential Recovery Demo: Ensuring Seamless Access to Your Digital Credentials, Anywhere

YouTube video by Dock

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

This story is a great example of how to have influence in a collaborative industry. #opensource

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I think we are getting better at explaining how verifiable credentials solve current #digitalidentity problems, as shown in minute 5 to 15 of this presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXhX...

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How IDVs can fix entity resolution and customer data matching to reduce onboarding friction

YouTube video by Dock

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Considering that buying plane tickets to the UK might be easier than waiting two months to see #Paddington in Peru.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

But projects on #Telgram baffle me. Aside from the annoying interface, the system is designed for scams and spam. Maybe that's why so many #cryptocurrency projects are there.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

It pains my #opensource heart that #discord seems to be winning for project communication. But at least it's functional, and the boost business model is an innovative way to do crowd funding.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I added @ultraquamfy.bsky.social to my list of Digital Identity Builders. I'm looking forward to having updates on #cheqd in my feed. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

May God have mercy on us and save our democracy from the consequences of our decisions.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

I added the 2024Q4 plan to Dock Lab's public roadmap page. (And we are only 1/3 through the quarter!) It's nice to check so many "item completed" boxes. Our documentation is getting pretty good—we have a link for every recently completed item. www.dock.io/roadmap #digitalidentity

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The Dock Roadmap: Key Milestones

Check out our milestones as we develop innovative Verifiable Credential and decentralized identity technology

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Dusk looking down Little Cottonwood Canyon from Red Pine Trail while #hiking in #utah #outdoors

View down a canyon in dusky light toward the sunset. There are golden aspens in the foreground surrounded by green conifers and granite rock. A road winds down the canyon toward the city in the distance which can be seen under a layer of haze. A distant mountain range peaks above the haze in the sunset.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

I need a mental break in the #outdoors: First snows on the slope above Red Pine Lake in Little Cottonwood Canyon. #utah

Looking down a boulder field of white granite covered with a thin layer of snow interspersed with green conifers leading to a high alpine lake below a solid granite slope. Beyond the lake across the canyon the peaks are purple feldspar lit by the setting sun.

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