#250 - Demystifying Blockchain Identity with Jay Schulman of RSM

In this episode of the Identity at the Center Podcast, Jim and Jeff interview Jay Schulman, Principal and lead for the Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies Practice at RSM US. They delve into various aspects of blockchain technology in the context of identity management. The conversation covers topics such as the fundamentals of blockchain, the importance of the immutable ledger aspect, use cases and limitations in identity, the concept of "THE" blockchain, the building blocks of a blockchain, the relevance of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) in blockchain identity, the comparison between PGP and blockchain in digital identity, the role of blockchain in validating geographic locations, the availability of blockchain identity management systems, the move towards replacing passwords with private keys, and the challenges of verifying the authenticity of digital content in an AI-generated world. Tune in to explore the potential use cases and implications of blockchain technology in the realm of identity management. Connect with Jay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschulman/ Learn more about RSM US: https://rsmus.com/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jim McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmcdonaldpmp/ Jeff Steadman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsteadman/ Visit the show on the web at idacpodcast.com and follow @IDACPodcast on Twitter.