OpenID

Summary

This episode of Hansel Minutes, the 50th, discusses OpenID, especially in light of Microsoft's recent collaboration with Web 2.0 companies. Scott Hanselman explains OpenID as a decentralized identity system, contrasting it with Microsoft's centralized "CardSpace" approach. The practical takeaway is that OpenID allows users to manage their identity across various platforms without relying solely on a single provider, empowering them and making the internet a more open and collaborative space.