Executive Summary
- Hardware attestation is required for the EU Digital Wallet, tying digital identities to American companies.
- This system lacks zero-knowledge proof and blind signatures, compromising user privacy.
- The use of authorized silicon and software is a significant threat to digital sovereignty.
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Forum Voices
Many experts are concerned about the implications of hardware attestation.
Requiring authorized silicon (and software) isn’t even the biggest problem here. They do not use zero knowledge proof systems or blind signatures. So every time you use your device to attest you leave behind something (the attestation packet) that can be used to link the action to your device.
In 1999, Intel received an absolutely massive amount of opposition when they decided to include a software-readable serial number in their CPUs, so much that they reversed the decision.
Conclusion
The lack of transparency and accountability in hardware attestation is alarming. It is essential to consider the long-term consequences of this technology on digital sovereignty and user privacy.
Focus Keyword: Hardware Attestation
