Decentralized Identifier
A standards-based identifier designed to enable verifiable decentralized identity without requiring one central identity provider.Definition
A standards-based identifier designed to enable verifiable decentralized identity without requiring one central identity provider.Why it matters
Digital-identity concepts explain how blockchain and cryptography can support verifiable credentials and user-controlled identity.Related knowledge
- Blockchain — term
- Cryptography — term
- Web3 — term
Canonical knowledge ID:
glossary:decentralized-identifier