Cardano Foundation CEO announces VeridianID spin-out at TOKEN2049

VeridianID: Veridian is an independent digital identity company focused on building infrastructure for verifiable identities and authority using open standards such as KERI and ACDC. It enables people, organizations, and AI agents to control their digital identities with cryptographic verifiability without central registries. In the news, its spin-out from the Cardano Foundation was announced by Frederik Gregaard at TOKEN2049 to put into practice a vision of greater transparency, control, and verifiable trust. F. Gregaard: Frederik Gregaard is the CEO of the Cardano Foundation and serves as chair of Veridian. He focuses on advancing blockchain solutions for governance, partnerships, and digital infrastructure including identity systems. In the news, he joined a TOKEN2049 discussion on the future of digital trust and data security and announced Veridian’s launch as an independent company. David Wachsman: David Wachsman is the founder and CEO of Wachsman, a global strategic communications firm that serves as agency of record for TOKEN2049. He moderates and participates in high-profile industry conversations on crypto and related technologies. In the news, he joined Frederik Gregaard for a discussion at TOKEN2049 on digital trust, data security, and blockchain adoption. AI and Trust: Blockchain-based identity solutions are increasingly applied to verify AI agents’ authority and enable secure interactions in emerging digital ecosystems. Industry Events: TOKEN2049 serves as a key gathering where leaders discuss blockchain’s role in building transparency and trust infrastructure for the digital economy. Digital Identity: Veridian’s platform supports verifiable legal entity identifiers and tools for organizations and AI agents to prove identity and authorization in digital interactions.