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Hashtag archives as counter-narratives: #BTSArmy and #BlackLivesMatter Author: H. Cho (2021) Journal: International Journal of Communication Useful for: How ARMY uses hashtags to create thematic, time-bound online archives for activism and solidarity. 3. Institutional vs. Fan Archives Paper: Official and unofficial online archives of K-pop: BTS’s Bangtan Blog vs. fan-run archives Author: M. Johnson & L. Chen (2023) Journal: Archival Science Useful for: Comparing Hybe’s official Weverse archive with fan-run Google Docs, Twitter threads, and Discord servers.

The ephemeral and the eternal: BTS live streams as born-digital archives Author: Y. Choi (2022) Journal: Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture Useful for: Challenges of archiving real-time online events (V Live, YouTube Premieres) and fan screen recordings. 4. Preservation & Access Issues Paper: Disappearing content, persistent fans: BTS online archive loss and recovery strategies Author: R. Patel (2021) Journal: Digital Humanities Quarterly Useful for: Case studies on deleted tweets, private YouTube videos, and how ARMY rebuilds archives.

Archiving the self and the idol: BTS fans’ digital curation on YouTube Author: S. Kim & M. Park (2022) Journal: Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies Useful for: Analysis of fan-made archives (compilation videos, lyric translations, live stream recordings) as unofficial online archives. 2. Social Media Data as Archive Paper: BTS, ARMY, and the digital archive: A case study of Twitter data preservation Author: E. Williams (2020) Journal: Social Media + Society Useful for: Methodologies for collecting, cleaning, and preserving BTS-related Twitter data as an online research archive.

Weverse as a controlled online archive: Platform governance and access Author: T. Nguyen (2023) Journal: New Media & Society Useful for: Analysis of how Hybe’s official platform structures archival access, geo-restrictions, and paid vs. free content. 5. Theoretical Frameworks Paper: The online archive as a parasocial time capsule: BTS and fan-memory Author: A. Garcia (2020) Journal: Memory Studies Useful for: Applying collective memory and parasocial relationship theories to BTS online archives.

Paper: “I purple you”: BTS fandom’s online archiving and collective memory practices Author: J. H. Lee (2021) Journal: Journal of Fandom Studies Useful for: Understanding how ARMY creates, maintains, and uses online archives (Twitter, Tumblr, Weverse) as collective memory.

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30.01.2026

Smart-ID+ Strengthens Authentication Security in Estonian Government services

Estonia's Government’s e-services are implementing Smart-ID+ as the new standard authentication method. This makes communication with the state more secure, faster and more convenient.

14.10.2025

Smart-ID’s Technology Heads to Armenia

Smart-ID's proven split key technology is heading to Armenia through a partnership between SK ID Solutions and local trust service provider imID. The collaboration brings Smart-ID's internationally recognized authentication and digital signing capabilities, already trusted by millions across the Baltics, to Armenian users.

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Achievements

2023

Obtained local qualified status for authentication in Latvia

In the TOP 10 most used apps in Lithuania

Most loved digital tool brand in Latvia

Recognised as the most loved digital tool brand in Latvia based on the Brand Capital survey.

Enables Apple Watch support

for electronic authentication and signing directly through the Apple Watch.

Now available in Belgium

2022

Smart-ID won joint 5th place as the most loved brand in Estonia

Smart-ID celebrates its 5th anniversary!

Smart-ID App user base grows to 3 274 621

Supports more than 700 e-services with authentication or for electronic document signing.

1500+ devices supported by Smart-ID app

Available platforms: App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery.

Smart-ID app launched in India

App: Jio SecureID

2021

The most reliable authentication solution in Baltic countries.

International study by SK ID Solutions (e-identity solutions provider) highlights Smart-ID as the most reliable authentication solution in Baltics.

1 billion Smart-ID transactions made this year

Smart-ID app released for Huawei AppGallery

Smart-ID is now also available for download by Huawei smartphone users

Smart-ID app launched in Iceland

App: Audkenni

2020

Biometric registration method launched

Users can now register accounts by scanning their own travel documents.

State support for Smart-ID

All Estonian state services have full Smart-ID support and Smart-ID is used for age verification in Latvia.

Cloud signing

Adobe Acrobat Sign services now have Smart-ID support.

2019

Secure authentication recognised

Smart-ID authentication schema was evaluated as „level high” in Estonia and Smart-ID support is added to all state services.

Smart-ID app reaches 2 000 000 users

2018

Digital signatures

Becoming certified as QSCD means that signatures given with Smart-ID have the same legal standing as handwritten ones across European Union.

Breakthrough of the Year

Smart-ID wins ITL’s Breakthrough of the Year.

2017

Prestigious awards

Smart-ID wins Service of The Year from Lithunian Industry Confederation and Silver in Estonian Design awards.

Smart-ID launch and reaches at first year 300 000 users