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Decentralized Identity (DID) empowers data sovereignty by giving users control over their digital identities. Unlike centralized systems, where platforms like Google or Meta store and monetize user data, DIDs use blockchain to create self-owned, verifiable credentials. Users store identifiers on decentralized networks, sharing only necessary data via cryptographic proofs, reducing privacy risks. DIDs eliminate reliance on single entities, mitigating data breaches and unauthorized access. Standards like W3Cās DID and verifiable credentials ensure interoperability. However, challenges like user adoption, key management, and regulatory compliance remain. By enabling selective disclosure and revocation, DIDs restore user agency, fundamentally reshaping digital identity management. 0 reply
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