GaiaEx

The primary goal of GaiaEx is to develop a federated and secure data infrastructure for Europe, enabling data sharing while ensuring users retain control over their data access and usage, thereby promoting European digital sovereignty.

Individuals and organizations can participate in GaiaEx's ecosystem by becoming members of the Gaia-X Association AISBL, contributing to working groups, and adopting Gaia-X standards and technologies.

GaiaEx differentiates itself by focusing on European digital sovereignty, transparency, and data protection. It aims to create a trustworthy environment for data sharing, adhering to European values and regulations.

GaiaEx emphasizes security by developing standards, rules, and a verification framework to enable transparent and secure data exchanges. The project is committed to ensuring data protection and security in line with European regulations.

Potential risks include challenges in implementation due to infighting between corporate members, as well as concerns about corporate capture by large companies. Additionally, delays in implementation have been reported.