Select Identity Provider#
At a glance
This guide helps you select the right Identity Provider (IDP) for your Verify and Access integration. You will need to know your regulatory requirements and the geographic regions you operate in. After reading this, you will be able to configure your integration to accept the IDP or combination of IDPs that meets your compliance needs.
To confirm that a digital credential corresponds to a real-world identity, it must be verified by an Identity Provider (IDP). These providers act as the bridge between off-chain legal documents and on-chain verification. Concordium currently supports three primary IDPs: Digital Trust Solutions, Notabene, and Global FinReg. Choosing the correct IDP is essential to ensure your business remains compliant while providing a smooth onboarding experience for your users. While most IDPs offer the same central service, some do specialise in certain areas.
Key considerations for selection#
While all IDPs on the network perform basic identity assertions, they are not identical. Your choice should be guided by your specific regulatory and geographic needs.
Regulatory coverage: IDPs vary in terms of the jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks they support. An IDP that satisfies AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements in one region may not meet the specific Travel Rule or KYC (Know Your Customer) standards required in another.
Business requirements: You must ensure the IDP you select aligns with the legal obligations of your industry (e.g., MiCA in Europe or FinCEN regulations in the US).
Integration options#
When integrating Concordium’s Verify and Access solution, you have two primary ways to handle IDP selection:
Option 1: Universal acceptance
In this configuration, you allow any of the supported IDPs to verify the user.
When to use it: This is best for global applications where the primary goal is simple identity gating and you want to offer the user maximum flexibility.
Pro: Lower friction for the user, as they can use any IDP they have already registered with.
Option 2: Specified acceptance
You can programmatically specify a list of one or more accepted IDPs when requesting proof from a user.
When to use it: Use this when your business is bound by specific regulations that only certain IDPs satisfy.
Pro: Guarantees that every user interacting with your service meets your exact compliance threshold.
Con: If a user has verified their identity through an IDP you don’t support, they will be prompted to re-verify with one of your approved providers, creating additional friction.
Current Identity Providers#
Digital Trust Solutions: Offers general-purpose, high-assurance identity verification for broad use cases.
Notabene: Specialises in crypto-specific regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on the Travel Rule.
Global FinReg: Focused on financial regulatory compliance and meeting institutional standards.
Note: If none of the current IDPs meet your specific regulatory requirements, please contact Concordium directly to discuss the possibility of onboarding additional providers to the ecosystem.
