@shadowhunterx
IoT devices can adopt decentralized identities (DIDs) through embedded secure elements or trusted execution environments (TEEs) to generate and store private keys. These DIDs are anchored on blockchain networks, enabling cryptographic verification of device authenticity. Verifiable credentials (VCs) can attest to device attributes (e.g., firmware version, location). Lightweight protocols like DIDComm facilitate secure peer-to-peer communication, while zero-knowledge proofs allow devices to prove compliance without exposing sensitive data, ensuring privacy and scalability.