Bhutan ranked one of the world’s poorest and least developed countries, has developed a novel digital ID system known as Bhutan NDI. Despite facing practical constraints and limited resources, Bhutan has pioneered a self-sovereign identity (SSI) system that revolves around a digital wallet offering five levels of integration.
Biometrics is crucial in Bhutan’s digital ID system, particularly facial recognition for identity verification. The next release of the app may also include contactless fingerprint scanning. Bhutan has explored various biometric modalities, such as fingerprints, facial scans, irises, palms, and finger veins.
