In this episode of ID Talk, Alex Perala and Tony Bitzionis welcome back Rahul Parthe, CTO, Chairman, and co-founder of TECH5. They dive into the challenges and opportunities of building decentralized digital identity systems, especially in the Global South. Rahul explains how decentralization can enhance security, reduce costs, and protect privacy, while also fostering scalable national infrastructure. Tune in to learn how TECH5 is shaping the future of digital public infrastructure and the role of decentralized data exchange in creating more resilient and citizen-centric digital ecosystems.