On this episode the ID Talk podcast, Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis sit down with Rahul Parthe, CTO, Chairman, and co-founder of TECH5, to explore how decentralization is transforming national digital identity systems. The discussion covers how decentralized approaches can reduce costs, enhance security, and empower citizens, particularly in the Global South. Mr. Parthe shares insights on his vision, as well as the benefits of decentralized data exchange, as well as TECH5’s modular approach to building scalable, privacy-preserving digital public infrastructure.
As Rahul makes clear in the discussion, decentralization is key to ensuring that large-scale digital ID systems are resilient and can resist modern cyberthreats. “If I could divide and conquer — decentralize the infrastructure and the data — then my attack vectors go down, my investment goes down, and I can still achieve what I’m planning to achieve as a country,” he explains.
At a time when privacy concerns and infrastructure challenges are top of mind, this discussion highlights a path forward that balances security, scalability, and citizen empowerment. Don’t miss this fascinating episode that outlines a realistic and adaptable approach to digital identity as these systems begin to be implemented on a massive scale around the world.