I doubt that is their challenge. I think they lack creativity in engaging users to adopt - and this is very common for tech developers - they tend to be excited about building something and then wonder why nobody shows up. Nostr has this problem too. 

Institutionalized standards are one way to gain mass traction. (Another way is through use cases and that’s what I am passionate about). There’s pros and cons to institutionalized standards and debating this is a good thing. 

I get why standards are a huge put off in terms of forceful adoption. I think it will remain largely optional but it will gain mass global awareness. Here's where it becomes very important to remain strong to the ethos of educating people on data ownership instead of focusing on centralizing any standards. But that level of global consciousness in taking back your identity is a plus factor 

 

 How are mobile drivers licensed helping people “take back” their identity? If anything, this is a massive centralizing effort that just gives authoritative regimes more power. 

 i don't understand your question - mobile drivers license as in digital version of traditional driving license? web5 is on architecture level, you have your data wallet and you log in to any commerce site while keeping your info with you  - similar to having your identity and being able to log in to various clients on nostr.   

 The context is specifically about mdls 

 its one of their use cases in explaining the standardization - i presume its to take back state-controlled DMVs. Existing digital options are centralized and interconnected with everything 

 Absolutely agree. As to your question--Here in Utah the mDL is advertised as giving citizens the ability to limit the data shared with businesses or entities. So for example, if someone wanted to prove they were old enough to watch Deadpool & Wolverine at the theatre they could display the UT mDL, but with their legal name, address, donor status, etc. all redacted. Fortunately, your astute observation is shared by most Utahns and it has not taken off. 

 interesting. So the alternative option is to remain manual and prevent digitalisation ?