What Is a DID?
A Decentralized Identifier (DID) is a globally unique identifier that is fully under the control of the identity owner. Unlike traditional identifiers managed by centralized authorities, DIDs are:- Self-Sovereign: Owners can control and manage their identifiers independently.
- Cryptographically Secure: Rely on public key infrastructure (PKI) for authentication and integrity.
- Interoperable: Can be used across various systems and platforms without centralized intermediaries.
Issuing did:web Identifiers
TrustStack issues did:web identifiers, a DID method that leverages existing web infrastructure for resolution and verification. The key benefits include:- Ease of Integration: Leverage existing web domains and certificates to issue verifiable identities.
- Familiarity: Organizations can use their own domain names as part of their decentralized identity strategy.
- Interoperability: Seamlessly integrates with web standards and widely adopted identity frameworks.
DIDs, Verifiable Credentials and Digital Product Passports
One of the core strengths of our platform is the ability to use DIDs for creating and signing:- Verifiable Credentials (VCs): Digital certificates that prove certain attributes about an entity (e.g., certifications, memberships, qualifications). Each VC is signed with a DID’s private key, ensuring authenticity and integrity.
- Digital Product Passports: Comprehensive digital records that accompany products throughout their lifecycle. These passports provide traceability, compliance verification, and transparency by cryptographically signing and linking product data. By anchoring credentials and product information to a DID, organizations can offer a high level of trust and security while streamlining verification processes across industries.