Better user experience with EUDI - versus pure SSI

 I asked Gemini:

The consensus among experts suggests that while the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI) is built on the principles and core technologies of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), its structured and regulated framework is likely to make it more user-friendly and lead to greater adoption than a "pure" SSI implementation.
Here is a breakdown of why EUDI is considered more user-friendly in a practical sense:

1. Enhanced Interoperability and Cross-Border Use
EUDI: The EUDI Wallet is backed by the eIDAS 2.0 regulation, which mandates a common standard and infrastructure across all EU Member States. This means a user's wallet will be recognized and function seamlessly when traveling, enrolling in a university, or opening a bank account in another EU country. This guaranteed cross-border interoperability is a massive convenience benefit for the user.

Pure SSI: While SSI advocates for portability, individual SSI projects were often fragmented and voluntary. A pure SSI wallet might only work within the specific ecosystem it was developed for, limiting its general utility and convenience for the average person.

2. Built-in Trust and Legal Certainty
EUDI: EUDI wallets and the credentials they hold (e.g., identity, driving license) will have legal enforceability and a high level of trust because they are tied to official, government-operated trust lists and supervisory frameworks. This removes the "trust hurdle" for both users and service providers (Relying Parties).

For the user, this means they can be confident their digital ID will be accepted.
The wallet also includes features for legally binding Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES).

Pure SSI: "Pure" SSI pilots often lacked this legal status, meaning a relying party would need to conduct their own verification of the issuer, which adds friction and complexity.

3. Focus on Seamless User Experience (UX)
EUDI: The development of the EUDI Wallet is guided by the principle of User-Centricity and Privacy by Design.The EU has been running large-scale pilot programs with an explicit focus on creating a frictionless, intuitive, and trustworthy user experience to ensure mass adoption. Features designed for UX include:

Passwordless authentication using biometrics.

A single, easy-to-use app for a wide range of documents (ID, diplomas, health card, payments).

A transaction log dashboard for transparency, allowing users to review all past interactions and easily exercise their GDPR right to data erasure.

Pure SSI: The user experience in early "pure" SSI wallets often varied widely and sometimes required a deeper technical understanding from the user regarding Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) or blockchain concepts, which can hinder mass adoption.

4. Simplified Governance and Ecosystem

EUDI: The EUDI framework provides clear, regulated roles for all actors (Issuers, Verifiers, Wallet Providers) and a simplified trust registry that uses official lists instead of requiring a user to rely on a public, potentially complex, blockchain or distributed ledger technology. This robust governance model translates into a more reliable and predictable user experience.

Pure SSI: The "pure" SSI philosophy, rooted in more libertarian ideals, can lead to a fragmented ecosystem where users must manage relationships with many un-governed issuers and verifiers.

In summary, the EUDI Wallet is often described as SSI technology wrapped in a legally binding, government-backed, and standardized framework.