What is Atala Prism?

Atala Prism is a digital identity framework developed for the Cardano ecosystem. It is designed to enable individuals to use their credentials within the Cardano ecosystem for decentralized finance (DeFi) activities such as lending. The system was initially implemented in Ethiopia as part of a significant blockchain deal. This initiative aims to provide every citizen with a digital identity by 2025, which could also support an e-voting system. The broader vision for Atala Prism includes its potential reusability for governance tools applicable to nation-states or companies, and it could even be employed for voting systems in other scenarios, such as political primaries in the U.S. due to its adaptable infrastructure 1 .