• ChainwireConflux Network and China Telecom unveiled the Blockchain SIM (BSIM) card at the Xuhui District West Bank Artificial Intelligence Center in Shanghai.
• The BSIM card is a mobile user identification card based on blockchain technology, featuring storage space 10-20 times larger than traditional SIM cards and computing power several dozen times greater.
• It offers secure private key storage, key recovery functions, and encryption for users’ data through hardware security advantages of the BSIM card.
Unveiling of Blockchain SIM Card
ChainwireConflux Network and China Telecom today unveiled their jointly developed Blockchain SIM (BSIM) card at the Xuhui District West Bank Artificial Intelligence Center in Shanghai. This marks a world first for a mobile user identification card based on blockchain technology.
Features of BSIM Card
The BSIM card has an appearance nearly identical to traditional SIM cards but boasts storage space 10-20 times larger than traditional SIM cards as well as computing power several dozen times greater. Alongside traditional communications functions, it also can generate and store users’ public and private keys within the card, allowing digital signatures to be performed safely in a “private key never leaves the card” manner. Furthermore, it offers secure private key storage, key recovery functions, and encryption for users’ data through hardware security advantages of the BSIM card.
Launch Event & Demonstration
During its launch event, Dr. Wu Ming from Conflux successfully transferred a Commemorative NFT of the China Telecom and Conflux Partnership by pressing the send button within an app associated with his BSIM account. This marked the first on-chain public use of this new technology.
Benefits for Mobile Users
Dr Wu Ming noted that now all mobile communication users can obtain a more secure digital identity through mobile terminals with access to Web3 and metaverse with minimal technical barriers. Li Anmin from China Telecom added that they are committed to working alongside Conflux Network in exploring application solutions tailored to meet genuine user needs with this being just a first step towards that goal.
Conclusion
This revolutionary development makes blockchain technology accessible to more people than ever before by transforming it into practical infrastructure for applications in everyday life as well as global economy; making it easier for everyone to take advantage of all its benefits without having to understand complex concepts behind them