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# Interoperability

Driven by Open Specifications

## Overview *(What to aim for)*

Accelerate network effects to drive innovation and competition through technological specifications, protocols and standards for various functions that enable interoperability across multiple actors. Prevent silos, fragmentation of networks, monopolisation, and walled gardens by design.

## **Technical Tools *****(How to achieve it)*** 

* [ ] Published protocols & standards and specifications for the ecosystem to adopt and comply with.
* [ ] Open APIs that any public or private actor can connect to on equal terms.
* [ ] Common identifiers and addressing formats (for example, financial addresses) so that data and payments can move across providers.
* [ ] Conformance testing and certification, so that different implementations of a specification can be checked to work together.

## **Societal Outcomes *****(Why it matters)***

* [ ] Choice of solutions and services for individuals
* [ ] Scale of access and adoption for individuals
* [ ] Competition in markets while remaining interoperable
* [ ] Innovation by market players to drive differentiation of their service