I keep noticing how often I have to prove things about myself, even in small, everyday situations. It’s never just one time—it’s again and again, like the system doesn’t quite remember me. So when I hear about something like SIGN, a global way to verify identity and credentials, part of me feels relieved just imagining it.
But then I slow down a bit.
Because a system like that sounds simple until you start asking who’s behind it. Who decides what’s real, what counts, what gets approved? It’s easy to say everything will be verified, but verification isn’t neutral—it always comes from somewhere.
I do like the idea of less friction, though. Not having to chase documents or wait for approvals sounds like a small but meaningful improvement in daily life. Still, I wonder if making everything trackable and structured might quietly change how we see ourselves.
Maybe it helps. Maybe it limits us in ways we don’t notice at first.
I’m not against it. I’m just… thinking about it more than I expected.