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

dock.io

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?

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

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 · 20/02/2026

"hulking"‽ Why go to the effort to insert a subjective and unnecessary pejorative?

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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

My only challenge in buying #Linux machines is the awful state of #NVIDIA drivers. Next time I'm buying #AMD.

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

I should also note how happy I've been with @system76.bsky.social . The machines I've bought from them have worked well, and the support is better than the "big vendors".

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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 · 05/01/2026

* When a window expands due to interaction with an active edge, it leaves a gap with the screen edge. I don't see how to change that. * I'm losing confidence that I can adjust to active edges being on. So far I'm still glad I migrated.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

More updates: * Notifications from Google Calendar in Chrome are raw HTML in the top right corner. * Notifications from Steam are cut-off in the bottom right corner. * I have a bunch of zombie processes that have a Cosmic process as a parent.

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

Update: the Steam games worked fine once I realized that my settings didn't carry through the upgrade.

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

In summary, I'm confident I can use Cosmic for my daily work and I'm excited about its potential.

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

Frustrations continued: * The Cosmic clipboard manager applet doesn't work. Building from source helped, but it crashed a lot. I had to build Ringboard from source. * Changing the monitor used by my graphics tablet styles took research into command line Wayland tools.

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

Frustrations continued: * Focus-follows-cursor is included out of the box, but it always raises the focus window. * Can't disable windows triggering from active edges.

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

Frustrations: * The upgrade defaulted to only use integrated graphics, and they removed the GUI for changing modes. Switching to Hybrid on the command line worked once I figured out what was going on. * Cosmic doesn't yet support applications spanning monitors. That's going to annoy me.

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

HiDPI handling under Wayland is more consistent than it was with X11. Only Firefox needed a special setting to be large enough. All my applications appear to work with Wayland, except for some Steam games that I still need to troubleshoot.

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

I love how configurable Cosmic is. The panel and dock are great. Floating and tiled windows coexist. I'm glad to retire all the Gnome plugins that I used. The Cosmic file browser and terminal apps might actually lure me away from KDE Dolphin and Konsole. The included Cosmic applets work well.

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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 · 17/12/2025

This is a legitimately good idea. It could attract others from the community to mingle with the residents. I recently discovered that our local libraries have makerspaces. My care home mental checklist now includes communal gaming and easy transportation to a library.

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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 · 13/08/2025

I think @sjvn.bsky.social knows more about this than anyone.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

I'm glad that I'm not the only one!

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

<quote> …the plaintiffs asserted that “open banking [in the United States] is already flourishing through a private, market-based ‘consumer data sharing ecosystem,’” <endquote> By this logic, mob protection rackets are flourishing private market ecosystems because you pick who will rob you!

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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...

theonion.com

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

At #HIMSS25 did you see much interest in verifiable credential standards and decentralized identity in healthcare?

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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

My conscience is pricked. I imagine this is how a 19th century Brit would have felt when first learning about the injustices of the East India company.

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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 · 05/03/2025

I am less likely to engage with material that uses a lot of profanity. A culture of casual course language harms community. I won't immediately disengage with something that has already shown some value, but I am less likely to return. I avoid some creators only because of their language habits.

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Amazing that he has maintained those tools for nearly a decade. He's a hero for a lot of projects!

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Richard Esplin @esplinr.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I would love to see this alongside your other content on Nebula. Thanks for helping us stay informed in all things tech!

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