The physical Aadhaar card is insecure for identity verification, lacking tamper-resistant features and forcing full information disclosure with photocopies. The author champions digital verifiable credentials, like those in Google Wallet, as a safer, privacy-enhancing alternative. He critiques the "furore" around Google's role, attributing it to misunderstanding. India's world-class digital identity system has immense, underutilized potential. The author advocates for broader adoption of selective disclosure features and empowering citizens to share digital Aadhaar credentials more widely. This approach unlocks the system's full benefits, moving beyond outdated physical card usage.