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Identity networks authenticate museum artifacts using decentralized identifiers (DIDs) linked to blockchain-recorded provenance. Each artifact’s history—origin, ownership transfers, and conservation records—is logged as VCs signed by experts or institutions. Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) verify authenticity without exposing sensitive data, while decentralized oracles fetch external validation (e.g., archaeological databases). Users can share authenticated VCs instantly, reducing reliance on physical examinations for loans, exhibitions, or academic research.