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Intelligence Wars in the Digital Age: Hybrid Warfare, Cyber Sovereignty, and Securing the Supply Chain
Hybrid warfare targets identity and supply chains. Learn how DPPs, EUBW, and verifiable credentials secure critical infrastructure from covert attacks.

Carsten Stöcker
Jul 20, 20251 min read


Making Products Smarter: AI-Enabled Digital Product Passports
From static to smart: Spherity transforms DPPs from passive data stores into dynamic, AI-interactive systems using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Learn first hand about our DPP-MCP-Integration.
Standardized AI integration: MCP enables AI assistants to securely query real-time product data (e.g., state-of-health, carbon footprint) and return verified, contextual responses.

Carsten Stöcker
Jul 14, 202532 min read


Transforming Circular Fashion: Spherity at Sicily Fashion Week 2025
Spherity joined SFW2025 to showcase how decentralized digital identity technology can support sustainable supply chains, from local artisans to global markets. Our presence was a commitment to empowering the fashion industry with tools that ensure product authenticity, compliance, and transparency across the entire lifecycle—from raw materials to final design.

Spherity
Jun 25, 20252 min read


AI Gigafactories: Powering Europe's AI Future with Trust, Sovereignty, and the EUBW
How large scale AI infrastructure meets European Digital Identity, delegation, and governance standards

Carsten Stöcker
Jun 25, 202539 min read


European Business Wallet (EUBW) als Schlüssel für digitale Souveränität und wirtschaftliche Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
Politische Forderungen zur Stärkung von Cyber-Sicherheit und der digitalen Wettbewerbsfähigkeit Deutschlands

Carsten Stöcker
Jun 9, 20259 min read


Qualified Verifiable Data Registries (qVDR) as the Foundational Component of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
Enabling digital sovereignty, zero trust architectures, resilient digital ecosystems and the UN SDGs

Carsten Stöcker
Jun 8, 202538 min read


Verifiable Credentials in ‘Private Individual’ vs ‘Employee’ Contexts (X2I vs X2E)
In the W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) community, concerns arose about privacy and consent, focusing on how VCs differ when used by individuals privately (X2I) versus as employees (X2E).

Carsten Stöcker
Jun 4, 202534 min read


VRS in the real world: VR-Day №2
In May 2025, the Louisiana Board held its second public drug verification exercise—testing VRS, DSCSA Authority & ATP credentials ahead of the May 27 DSCSA exemption deadline. How did it compare to the first? What key insights did participants share?

Christiane Wirrig
May 14, 20253 min read


How to evaluate DSCSA ATP Credential Adoption
DSCSA enforcement is finally here after multiple delays, and ATP credentials are essential for compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity. So, how is ATP credential adoption progressing — and where do we stand today?

Christiane Wirrig
Apr 15, 20255 min read


5 Reasons Why DSCSA ATP Digital Credentials Beat GLN Allow Lists
As the pharma industry moves toward DSCSA compliance, the VRS Provider Network highlights concerns with GLN Allow Lists and how ATP digital credentials address them.

Eddie Pak
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Highlights from the first 2025 DSCSA Town Hall
PDG and FDA hosted the first of three DSCSA town halls—explore key points, industry insights, and key takeaways from the session.

Eddie Pak
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Progress in pharma on digitalization and secure data exchange
Pharma industry updates and key takeaways from the 15th Annual Pharma Serialization & Supply Chain 2025 and HDA DMC 2025.

Christiane Wirrig
Mar 13, 20255 min read


The European Business Wallet (EUBW) and Legal Person Identity: Redefining Trust in the EU’s Digital Economy
Executive Summary Trust across jurisdictions remains a global challenge. Current frameworks lack consistency and interoperability, making it difficult to establish trust in international supply chains and industrial ecosystems. The European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass , introduced by Ursula von der Leyen in January 2025, outlines key actions to strengthen Europe’s economic and technological leadership. A major initiative within this framework is the European Business

Carsten Stöcker
Mar 13, 20258 min read


International digital credential adoption
If you're in digital credentialing, you're part of a global movement, investing in a future-proof, scalable tech. Let's explore examples!

Christiane Wirrig
Feb 11, 20254 min read


Rising VRS and digital credential adoption
OCI-conformant digital credentials seamlessly interoperable in public Verification Router Service (VRS) exercise.

Christiane Wirrig
Jan 9, 20252 min read


6 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies embrace Spherity’s digital credentials for enhanced security and compliance
With the upcoming DSCSA deadline, 6 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world have partnered with Spherity to enhance data security.

Spherity
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Regulators keep track of DSCSA readiness
FDA has been keeping its ear to the ground to understand the industry’s DSCSA readiness.

Christiane Wirrig
Nov 6, 20242 min read


FDA exemption for connected trading partners
FDA grants large-scale exemption to trading partners on enhanced drug distribution security (EDDS) and related requirements.

Christiane Wirrig
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Louisiana Board comments on digital credentials
The Louisiana Board surveyed DSCSA readiness (Aug–Sep 2024), a timely move ahead of FDA’s Stabilization Period ending Nov 27, 2024.

Christiane Wirrig
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Digital Product Passport for Olive Oil: Ensuring Quality, Sustainability, Compliance, and Customer Engagement
Olive oil faces rising demands for transparency & sustainability. Digital Product Passports (DPPs) ensure trust, compliance & market access.

Carsten Stöcker
Oct 7, 202418 min read
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