Same here. That's basically what I suggested here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2677140 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2677140 Email addresses are

Same here. That's basically what I suggested here: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2677140 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2677140 Email addresses are typically controlled by a third party, so it doesn't make much sense to me that they should be equated with identity. Would you equate your identity with your IRL work address? On the other hand, private keys are held only by the person whose identity they represent. They are a better way to represent identity because they do not rely on third parties.