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Hopae Adds German and Danish Wallets to Sandbox

The expansion allows companies to test identity verification using Germany's d-you and Denmark's AltID digital wallets.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Cybersecurity

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Hopae has expanded its digital sandbox to include Germany’s d-you and Denmark’s AltID wallets, aiding businesses in meeting upcoming EU eIDAS 2.0 identity regulations. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Hopae has integrated Germany's d-you and Denmark's AltID wallets into its Hopae Connect sandbox environment. This update enables businesses to evaluate identity verification workflows in preparation for upcoming EU digital identity requirements.

Why it matters

Companies are leveraging these tools to proactively align their systems with the EU's eIDAS 2.0 framework, which mandates new standards for digital wallet acceptance. Early testing helps organizations ensure technical compliance before regional deadlines take effect.

Hopae Connect provides access to national digital wallets through a unified API interface. This platform allows companies to test their verification workflows against emerging EUDI Wallet standards before the mandatory 2027 industry adoption window.

The players

Hopae

Hopae is a technology firm that provides infrastructure for wallet-based identity verification and sandbox testing.

Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations

This German federal agency is responsible for the development of the d-you digital identity wallet.

Danish Agency for Digital Government

This government entity operates Denmark's AltID digital identity wallet system.

The details

The Hopae Connect sandbox allows developers to simulate wallet-based identity verification processes using national digital identity tools. Germany's d-you wallet is spearheaded by the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovations, while Denmark's AltID is managed by the Danish Agency for Digital Government.

Timeline

  1. End of 2026 is the deadline for EU member states to provide at least one EUDI wallet.

  2. Early 2027 is when Germany plans to release the first version of the d-you wallet.

  3. December 2027 is the deadline for private-sector services to accept compliant wallets.

The Tech Race

This integration follows the standards established by the EU revised eIDAS Regulation to harmonize digital identities across member states. It signals a move toward standardized cross-border verification, positioning Hopae to serve as a bridge between national infrastructure and private sector demand.

As businesses adopt these tools, users will eventually gain the ability to verify their identities seamlessly across different national systems using a single digital wallet. This shift aims to simplify secure online access while reducing the need for multiple, fragmented identification methods.

The takeaway

Organizations should prioritize early integration testing to avoid technical debt as EU digital identity mandates approach. Staying ahead of these standards allows businesses to ensure a smoother transition for their users by the 2027 implementation deadline.

Further reading

Learn more about the evolving landscape of digital identity standards in our Cybersecurity section.

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