Cross-post from General thread that might be of interest to developers

[joecascio]

Hi,
I don't think this is inappropriate for this sub-forum but if so, let me know and I will remove it.
I thought this idea might be of interest to developers.
Your comments would be of great interest.

Thank you,

Collateralized Identity - using bitcoin to suppress sockpuppets

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=158117.0

[d'aniel]

I think it's a great idea.  It's been called "fidelity bonds" and "bitcoin passports" previously, and has been discussed here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=134827.0 and here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=140711.0.