caseCase study

Secure and transparent payment system utilizing the decentralized ID issuance platform "SHIKI" and deposit-type stable coin "KAN

background

As the local economy has become increasingly digitized in recent years, there is a growing need to improve the transparency and security of transactions. To address this issue, Suzhou City was expected to provide a more secure and efficient means of payment to local residents and merchants through the digitization of the local currency.

issue

• Ensure transparency of transaction records

• Transaction tampering and copying prevention

• Promotion of cashless payment inside and outside the region

• Reduction of settlement fees

solution

Pearl City and Hokkoku Bank solved the problem by implementing the following solution.

• Introduction of distributed ID issuance platform "SHIKI

  Unique IDs are issued to each user to ensure transaction transparency. Realization of tampering prevention of transaction data.

• Utilization of KAN, a deposit-type stable coin

  Adopted as a means of payment within the region as a digital currency with a stable price. The use of stable coins speeds up transactions and improves security.

• Operation of the digital local currency "Suzu Tochituka

  Issuance and distribution of the local currency "Suzu Tochipo" and "Suzu Tochika". Promotion of cashless payment at member stores in the region.

Details of implementation

The digital local currency service "Suzu Tochituka" will be available in Suzu City from the summer of 2023.

• system implementation

  Building a system using "SHIKI" and "KAN".

• Local Currency Circulation

  Promotion of "Suzu Tochipo" issued by Suzu City and "Suzu Tochika" stable coin issued by Hokkoku Bank.

• interoperability

  In collaboration with other cities and towns in the prefecture, we aim to realize the "Ishikawa Totica", a digital local currency that circulates throughout the prefecture, utilizing the interoperability of the blockchain.

result

• Transparency of transactions

  Decentralized ID and blockchain technology ensures that all transactions are managed transparently and securely.

• manipulation prevention

  Encryption technology was utilized to prevent falsification or unauthorized copying of transaction data.

• Promotion of cashless payment

  Cashless payment within the community has become more widespread and more convenient for residents.

• Increased productivity

  Productivity throughout the region increased, contributing to the development of a sustainable local economy.

Future Outlook

Together with Hokkoku Bank, we aim to make it possible to purchase JPYC's fund transfer business type stable coin "JPYC" using the deposit type stable coin "TOCHICA". In addition, JPYC aims to reduce time and fees by enabling exchange to various electronic payment methods at the stablecoin exchange to be established by JPYC, and to enable transactions with electronic payment methods in Japan and abroad.

This case study demonstrates how the use of the decentralized ID issuance platform "SHIKI" and the deposit-type stable coin "KAN" can contribute to the digitization of local currencies and the revitalization of the local economy. The partnership between Suzhou City and Hokkoku Bank has resulted in a secure and transparent payment system that contributes to increased productivity and sustainable economic development throughout the region.

北陸地域全体を、「いつでも」「どこでも」「誰でも」安心してキャッシュレス決済ができる地域にする為に、デジタル通過アプリトチツーカ

To manage the ticket purchase process and prevent fraudulent resale
The "TicketMe" Solution

background

The unauthorized resale of tickets has been a longstanding issue in the event industry, causing situations where legitimate purchasers are unable to obtain tickets at a fair price, and artists and event organizers have often missed out on the revenue they should have earned. To address this problem, Chichemy, Inc. decided to introduce our Distributed ID (DID/VC) technology to ensure proper ticket distribution.

issue

• Impact of unauthorized resale on legitimate purchasers

• Personal Information Management and Privacy Protection

• Profits from high resale prices are returned to creators

solution

• Distributed ID implementation

  Enhanced protection of personal information without relying on centralized ID management; DID/VC technology provides a flexible means of authentication using a My Number card or cell phone number.

• Linkage with digital authentication apps

  Highly reliable ticketing services are realized in conjunction with the Digital Agency's "Digital Authentication Application". Provides authentication methods tailored to the user's needs, from strict personal authentication to simple authentication.

• Utilization of NFT Technology

  TicketMe" has built a ticketing platform that incorporates elements of NFT. By using patented resale control technology, it deters unauthorized resale and permits resale for legitimate reasons.

Details of implementation

• Reform the ticket sales process

  Distributed IDs are used to provide highly reliable authentication while protecting users' personal information.

• Building an NFT ticketing platform

  TicketMe" has developed a platform that incorporates NFT technology and implements patented resale control technology.

• Introduction of digital authentication

  Provides secure and reliable authentication services to users in conjunction with the Digital Agency's "Digital Authentication App".

result

• Deterring unauthorized resale

  Distributed ID technology and patented resale control technology significantly reduce fraudulent resales.

• Privacy Protection

  Provides users with a flexible means of authentication while protecting personal information.

• Return to creators

  Establish a mechanism to return profits from high resale to the creators and realize ticket transactions in line with fair value.

Future Outlook

TicketMe aims to provide a more convenient and secure ticketing service for users in Japan and abroad. In the future, we aim to work with more events and platforms to achieve proper ticket distribution around the world.

This case study is an example of how "TicketMe" leveraged our distributed ID technology to address the problem of ticket fraud resale. We were able to provide healthy growth for the entire event industry and a fair marketplace for creators and legitimate purchasers.

ひと。もの。イベント券。不動産。無形、有形に関係なく、あらゆる価値をチケット化。価値の売買を加速させる。流通のプラットフォームTickeMe

Identity verification using electronic certificates from the Public Personal Identification Service in Ishikawa Prefecture.

background

Ishikawa Prefecture (population: 1,124,501) is facing a variety of regional challenges due to its declining population, falling birthrate, and aging population. In order to address these issues, Ishikawa Prefecture had been working to create a comfortable living and working environment by building a data collaboration infrastructure in cooperation with the public and private sectors to provide a variety of digital services to its residents in order to achieve "the highest level of happiness in Japan.

issue

• Secure and reliable identity verification

• Centralized provision of digital services

• Balance between protection of local residents' personal information and convenience

• Provide personalized services in the future

solution

• Introduction of distributed ID "SHIKI

  Ishikawa ID, a common ID for Ishikawa Prefecture, is issued using the distributed ID "SHIKI". Secure identity authentication is achieved while protecting personal information.

• Use of digital certificates for public personal authentication services

  Provides identity authentication applications using the My Number Card IC chip. Highly reliable authentication using digital certificate PINs.

• Establishment of Ishikawa Portal

  Provide services (snow removal status, electronic coupons, etc.) based on the attribute information such as residential area, etc., in conjunction with the "Ishikawa ID". Through the data linkage platform, services utilizing personal information throughout the prefecture will be linked.

Details of implementation

• Issuance of "Ishikawa ID

  Highly reliable identity authentication using digital certificates from the Public Personal Identification Service. Enables issuance of "Ishikawa ID" that can be used commonly by all cities and towns in the prefecture.

• Provision of "Ishikawa Portal

  Provides a variety of digital services based on the area of residence and other demographic information in conjunction with the Ishikawa ID.

• Development of data linkage infrastructure

  Development of a data linkage infrastructure: In the future, the goal is to link services utilizing personal information throughout the prefecture through the "Ishikawa ID" and data linkage infrastructure.

result

• Improved reliability of identity authentication

  Highly reliable identity verification is achieved by utilizing digital certificates from public personal authentication services.

• Improved convenience of digital services

  The "Ishikawa Portal" provides an environment where local residents can access digital services in a centralized manner.

• Building the foundation for personalized services

  The environment is being developed for the future provision of personalized services.

Future Outlook

We plan to implement a function to link the "Ishikawa ID" with IDs issued in other regions, aiming to strengthen linkage with digital services in and out of the prefecture. Further possibilities for use of our SHIKI include the granting of digital citizenship to foreign tourists by verifying their identity with the SHIKI application and granting them a digital citizenship card, and linking the information on their driver's license to MaaS services by converting it into VC (Verifiable Credentials). The SHIKI app can also be used to provide digital citizenship to tourists.

This case study describes how Ishikawa Prefecture has realized the development of a secure and convenient digital service environment for local residents by introducing the distributed ID "SHIKI" using electronic certificates from the Public Personal Identification Service. Efforts are underway to improve the well-being of the prefecture's residents, and the foundation is in place for the future provision of personalized services.

石川県内の行政サービス・民間サービスをシームレスに連携させるためのデータ連携基盤上の共通IDの本人認証方法いしかわID