It can, if we can explain it properly.
I think self sovereign identity is achievable with NOSTR, eventually replacing passports and identity cards. I explain why here:
https://mikehardcastle.com/2025/09/24/nostr-and-self-sovereign-identity/
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Yes 😂
I would also like to see NIP06 implemented in more clients, but I'm hopeful. I saw a new one yesterday.
Yes, this will become more and more important going forward.
Of course. There are people working on a noatr based medical records too. This is promising.
There is complexity there, because you need to "trust" externally defined, but unknown organisations.
i.e. if you are brought in to A&E unconscious, a doctor needs to be able to access your records immediately without your permission.
In the UK, our NHS (National Health Service) hold our records which we are able to access through an app or website. Moving that ownership to the individual will require a lot of thought.