Listen "Two APIs Walk Into a Browser: FedCM vs. the DC API"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Digital Identity Digest, Heather Flanagan explores how two emerging browser APIs—FedCM and the Digital Credentials API—are reshaping the identity layer of the web. Learn why browsers are shifting from passive intermediaries to active participants as privacy reforms and regulatory pressure accelerate. Discover how these APIs differ in governance, user experience, and architectural philosophy, and why their proximity raises questions about future convergence. In this episode, explore what this evolution means for federated login, verifiable credentials, wallet ecosystems, and the broader digital identity landscape.
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