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Identity networks preserve cultural heritage by issuing DIDs to authenticate artifacts and traditional knowledge holders. Verifiable credentials (VCs) attest to provenance (e.g., "indigenous community-owned"), preventing cultural appropriation. Smart contracts manage access rights to sacred sites or digital archives, while blockchain audit trails ensure transparent custody. Decentralized storage (e.g., IPFS) hosts multilingual metadata, making heritage accessible globally without central control.