The release process for the Dataspace Protocol 2025-1 has officially begun. The Dataspace Protocol 2025-1 defines how organizations can share data securely and fairly in decentralized data spaces. It is currently progressing through the release process at the Eclipse Foundation.
Several key components have now reached the final review stage:
- Dataspace Protocol Specification: This document sets out the rules and message formats that allow systems to communicate and exchange data securely.
- DSP Technology Compatibility Kit: Designed to help developers verify whether their software correctly implements the protocol.
- Decentralized Claims Protocol (DCP) and Test Kit (both at Release Candidate 4): Adds functionality for sharing trusted claims or credentials alongside the data.
The new releases represent a significant step toward standardized, open, and interoperable data sharing. With these tools, organizations can validate that their systems are compatible with others, making real-world deployment of data spaces more feasible.
Successful tests have already been completed by both the Eclipse Dataspace Connector (EDC) and the TNO-developed connector, demonstrating that multiple independent implementations can interoperate effectively.
Before the specifications can be officially published, the Eclipse Foundation will conduct a final review to ensure all technical and legal aspects are in place, including intellectual property and licensing.
Following this final check, the Eclipse Dataspace Working Group Specification Committee will vote on the release. If approved, the specifications will be officially published, providing the data spaces community with a stable foundation for implementation and adoption.
IDSA remains committed to supporting the rollout of these new standards and facilitating their adoption across the ecosystem.
