miBA

Ticketing, Event, Subscription credentials, Venue access

Founded: 2016

Sector: Tech, Public Services, Governement

Products used: Extrimian IDConnect, Extrimian SSI API, QuarkID Wallet, miBA Integration

“The implementation of IDConnect was pivotal in connecting our miBA system with the QuarkID protocol swiftly and securely, enhancing our citizens’ digital interactions.”

Juan Pablo Migliavacca

Director General de Ciudadanía Digital, GCBA

Integration of QuarkID and miBA for governement credentials exchange

In a groundbreaking initiative led by the Buenos Aires City Government, the miBA platform was enhanced with QuarkID, revolutionizing the management of decentralized digital identities.
This collaboration marks a major leap towards innovative digital governance, providing enhanced security and privacy for the city’s 3.6 million residents.

Challenge

The Government of Buenos Aires City (GCBA) sought to modernize its digital infrastructure to improve the accessibility and efficiency of public services, aiming to provide citizens with greater control over their personal information.

Solution

Extrimian played a critical role as the technical implementer, using its IDConnect product to seamlessly integrate QuarkID with the miBA platform. This integration allowed for the secure management and verification of digital identities, simplifying interactions with city services.

Key Benefits

Enhanced Privacy and Security: Leveraging zkSync’s zero-knowledge proofs, the project significantly boosted data protection across the miBA platform.
User-Centric Digital Services: Citizens can now manage personal documents and services digitally, reducing the need for physical interactions and enhancing user experience.
Scalable Technology: The integration supports a wide array of verifiable credentials, setting a precedent for future expansions and applications.

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The Role of the other Collaborators

Government of Buenos Aires (GCBA): Adopted and integrated digital solutions to enhance city management and citizen services.
IT Rock: Ensured technical alignment and integration of QuarkID with the miBA system.
zkSync: Provided the blockchain infrastructure necessary for secure and private transactions.

Impact and Expansion

The project not only digitized essential civic processes but also established Buenos Aires as a pioneer in implementing decentralized identity technology on a large scale. The initiative has expanded to include 32 types of verifiable credentials, improving the interoperability and management of digital identities.

Voices from the Ground

“The implementation of IDConnect was pivotal in connecting our miBA system with the QuarkID protocol swiftly and securely, enhancing our citizens’ digital interactions.”

Juan Pablo Migliavacca, Director General de Ciudadanía Digital, GCBA.

“Extrimian’s IDConnect laid the foundations for a more secure and self-managed information exchange, significantly reducing friction within our digital services.”

Guillermo Villanueva, CEO, Extrimian.

Conclusion

This case study exemplifies a successful public-private partnership that has significantly advanced the digitalization of public services in Buenos Aires, providing a blueprint for other cities worldwide.

For more details on this initiative and other decentralized identity solutions by Extrimian, visit our Use Cases page.