Digital Identity and eIDAS 2: Future Insights from Alastria and ISBE

he latest episode of Alastria Blockchain Ecosystem's Blockchain Bites explored the current state, challenges, and evolution trends of Digital Identity on blockchain.

Juan Jiménez Zeballos, Chairman of the Board at Alastria, and Miguel Ángel Calero Fernández, Executive Director of ISBE, shared a strategic reflection on the topic, detailing the challenges of the new eIDAS 2 framework and Spain's leading role. ISBE is established as the technological base for returning data sovereignty to the citizen.

Milestones and benefits of eIDAS 2 By December 2026, implementation will be mandatory across Europe. The transition to digital wallets (Eudi Wallets) will simplify mobile procedures that are currently complex, eliminating dependence on major external platforms and enhancing privacy.

Blockchain and business efficiency DLT networks are the most efficient option for managing business identities and non-qualified credentials. ISBE enables processes such as account opening or power of attorney management for SMEs—which previously took months—to be resolved in minutes with full legal validity.

Future vision In five years, digital identity will be a standard driven by ease of use and integration with artificial intelligence. The goal is an ecosystem where citizens and businesses manage their permissions and evidence in an automated, secure, and sovereign manner.

Watch the videopodcast for a deeper dive.