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How can decentralized identity (Web3/email signing) impact standards?

Decentralized identity technologies like blockchain based verification and email signing could complement traditional authentication. These approaches offer cryptographic verification without relying on centralized authorities.

Web3 concepts applied to email might enable sender verification through decentralized identity systems. Recipients could verify sender claims against distributed ledgers rather than DNS records.

Practical adoption faces challenges: complexity, scalability, and integration with existing systems. These technologies remain experimental for email but could influence long term standards development.