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Ozzy Osbourne’s NFT project shared a scam link, and followers lost thousands of dollars

The Verge

But just two days after the tokens were minted, supporters are being targeted by a phishing scam that drains cryptocurrency from their wallets, playing off a bad link shared by the project’s official Twitter account. ETH ($40,895) on January 20th and sent it onwards to a wallet containing more than $150,000. cryptobatz.

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Identity and Consistent User Experience

Phil Windley

In an SSI system, people use wallets that manage connections and credentials. Having a wallet I control where I manage digital relationships and credentials gives me a place to stand in the digital world and operationalize my digital life. An SSI wallet gives me an interoperable way to connect and interact with others online as me.

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Here’s how Apple imagined AirTags would work one year ago

The Verge

One diagram shows how the tags could be attached to a set of keys. Another pointed out by MacRumors describes how the tags could be mounted in a building, and used to prompt your phone to display helpful information like a map when it senses you’re close. The tags could be embedded in a watch strap. Image: Apple / USPTO.

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SSI Doesn't Mean Accounts Are Going Away

Phil Windley

The person (and their wallet) will be the account." In self-sovereign identity (SSI), the tools that support that are wallets and agents. For a business or other organization they'll be enterprise wallets and agents. I have a wallet full of credentials. But for long-term relationships, your wallet can't be the account.

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A year later, Apple’s MagSafe continues to underwhelm

The Verge

The company showed its pricey new MagSafe cases and wallets seemingly snapping into place, plus faster wireless charging. Second, Apple has already replaced the $59 MagSafe Leather Wallet with a better version that you supports Find My so your phone can remember where it was when it got removed. The future looked bright.

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Digital Identity Podcasts

Phil Windley

We had a fun discussion about the definition of identity, administrative and autonomic identity systems, and SSI wallets. Tags: identity podcast ldid ssi I hope you enjoy these. As I said, I'm always excited to talk about identity, so if you'd like to have me on your podcast, let me know.

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Apple announces $29 AirTag, a new Tile-like item tracker

The Verge

Dubbed AirTag, the small circular tag will allow you to track items within Apple’s “Find My” app on iOS. Much like Tile, Apple’s AirTags will be useful for tracking items like keys or wallets, and you’ll be provided with notifications when you’re separated from your item. Preorders begin this Friday at 5AM PT / 8AM ET.

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