What is a Decentralized Identity (DID)?

>>A DID is a type of digital identifier that:

Is created, owned, and controlled by the user.

Is not dependent on a central authority (like Google or Facebook).

Can be cryptographically verified via blockchain or other decentralized networks.

>>How It Works
DID Document: Every DID has an associated document that contains public keys, authentication methods, and service endpoints.

Verifiable Credentials (VCs): Users can receive digitally signed credentials (e.g., a university diploma, driver’s license, or KYC approval) that they store in a personal digital wallet.

Selective Disclosure: Users can choose which pieces of their identity to share, and with whom-reducing data exposure.

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>>Challenges

Adoption: Still early-stage; most systems today depend on centralized IDs.

Interoperability: Different DID systems must work across platforms.

Usability: Wallets and key management can be too technical for average users.
 
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>>Benefits of DID

Privacy: Your identity isn't stored on a centralized server vulnerable to breaches.

Security: Protected via public-private key cryptography.

Portability: Your identity moves with you across apps, platforms, and services.

User Control: You decide what to share, and with whom.

>>Real-World Use Cases
Login systems: Login without usernames/passwords using your DID.

Healthcare: Share medical history only with consent, and only relevant details.

Education: Verify academic credentials without calling the university.

Finance/KYC: Prove your identity to a bank without sharing excess personal data.