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Decentralized Identifier (DID)

Networking

An identifier designed to work without a central authority.

Definition

A DID is a type of identifier that can be created and controlled without a single central company.

In plain English An identifier designed to work without a central authority.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can help you prove things without relying on one login provider.

Example

Example: A credential uses a DID to show who issued it and who holds it.