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Ditto unveils cryptographic digital ID platform for EU

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Ditto has launched a cryptographic digital identity platform designed to help regulated organisations verify and authenticate customers while reducing their exposure to personal data.

The London-based company positions the product as a customer identity and access management layer spanning onboarding, sign-in and ongoing account protection across digital channels. Ditto links the launch to tightening European rules and digital identity initiatives, including eIDAS and the European Digital Identity Wallet.

Digital identity is shifting towards models in which people hold reusable credentials in wallets instead of repeatedly sharing information with service providers. That shift raises questions for banks, telecoms groups and other regulated sectors that still rely on centralised identity stores and repeated checks across apps and channels.

Ditto says its platform sits between consumers and businesses and uses cryptographic methods for verification and authentication. It adds that the approach gives users more control over how their data is used and stored.

From Uniken

Ditto was previously known as Uniken, which provided security technology to organisations including Temenos and Infosys. The company says it has been active in regulated sectors such as financial services and telecommunications.

Chief executive Gonzalo Alonso previously held senior roles at Google and has led ClowderTank and CuentasOK, the company says.

European policymakers have increased their focus on digital identity frameworks that work across borders and services. eIDAS sets rules for electronic identification and trust services in the European Union, while the European Digital Identity Wallet initiative aims to standardise digital identity wallets across the bloc.

For companies that must meet know your customer and anti-money laundering requirements, the trend is towards collecting less personal information and relying more on reusable proofs. That shift also reflects consumer expectations around privacy and the operational cost of handling sensitive data.

Cryptographic approach

Ditto says it uses "cryptographic certainty" for identity checks, using cryptographic proofs to support fraud-resistant authentication and verification. It also cites zero-knowledge proof techniques as a way to validate information without revealing the underlying data.

The company is pitching a model in which customers verify once and then reuse that trust across services via digital wallets. This could reduce repeat checks and the amount of personally identifiable information held by service providers.

Ditto also positions the product as a response to account takeover and fraud risks affecting consumer-facing digital services, including credential stuffing, phishing, malware and multi-channel social engineering.

Three modules

The platform includes three products: Ditto Verify, Ditto Authenticate and Ditto Protect.

Ditto Verify focuses on reusable digital identity, supporting proof-based identity attributes and biometric verification. Ditto says it is designed to align with emerging digital wallet frameworks, including EUDI-style models.

Ditto Authenticate targets user authentication, providing cryptographic authentication and checking whether a person, device or entity is genuine. Ditto says it works across devices and channels and uses patented zero-knowledge proof techniques to minimise data exposure.

Ditto Protect addresses device and application security, identifying threats and blocking interactions with compromised devices and apps. Ditto says it can be deployed across device types and adapt to their risk profiles.

Adoption of wallet-based identity models across Europe is expected to take time. Many businesses still need to support existing sign-in methods and verification checks while preparing for new standards and changing customer expectations.

Alonso said organisations should rethink assumptions that have shaped online identity for years.

"There is no room for doubt in identity security. Every transaction and customer interaction matters, which means organisations can't rely on assumptions or fragile passwords. Identity has long been an afterthought in transactions to validate legitimacy. In reality, it should fuel transactions and initiate smooth, secure engagements between consumers and organisations," said Gonzalo Alonso, Chief Executive, Ditto.

He also linked the company's strategy to European policy direction and the expectation that businesses will need to verify customers with less data.

"We're taking Uniken's cryptographic innovation, and through Ditto, preparing businesses for the era of re-usable identities. Progressive regulation such as the EUDI wallet initiative is setting the standard, mirroring how data-conscious consumers perceive their digital selves and putting the onus on businesses to verify customers with less. Failure to do so could see consumers quickly lose trust and vote with their feet," said Alonso.