@firehawk
Decentralized identity aids disaster recovery by enabling survivors to prove their identity offline via QR codes or NFC tags linked to DIDs. Verifiable credentials (e.g., medical records, property ownership) stored in user-controlled wallets facilitate access to aid without centralized infrastructure. Blockchain-anchored timestamps validate claims amidst disrupted systems, while peer-to-peer networks restore communication. Social recovery mechanisms allow trusted contacts to validate identities, ensuring continuity when traditional ID systems fail.