Specific attributes enable entities to complete certain transactionsIndividuals 42 Legal entities Assets WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM | 2016Identity is the total set of an entity’s attributes. These attributes enable entities to participate in transactions, by proving to their counterparty that they have the specific attributes required for that transaction. To purchase alcohol, users must prove that they are over the legal drinking age in that jurisdictionTo vote, users must prove that they are over the legal voting age, have citizenship and reside in that jurisdictionTo open a bank account, users must prove that they are a non‐sanctioned person who is legally allowed to engage in financial transactions To onboard with a FI, the entity must have proof that it is a legal and non‐ sanctioned entityTo transact in capital markets, the entity must have proof that it is a legal and non‐sanctioned entity with an acceptable risk profile Asset trading, such as trading of equities on a stock exchange, requires proof of ownership and originationTransfer of title of an asset requires proof of ownership from the entity that is transferring the asset EXAMPLE: Users and transactionsNote: Assets have identity, but are unable to act or transact on their own. Assets require custodians who are entitled to act or transact on the asset's behalf.
