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Identity networks authenticate historical documents using DIDs linked to blockchain-recorded provenance. Each document’s history—creation, ownership transfers, and expert appraisals—is logged as VCs signed by archivists or historians. Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) verify authenticity without exposing content, while decentralized oracles fetch external validation (e.g., library databases). Users can share authenticated VCs instantly, reducing reliance on physical examinations and enabling seamless verification for academic or legal purposes.