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Self‑Sovereign Identity (SSI)

Privacy

Identity where you control your credentials, not one company.

Definition

Self‑sovereign identity is an approach where you control your digital credentials and decide what to share.

In plain English Identity where you control your credentials, not one company.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can reduce reliance on one big identity provider and limit data sharing across services.

Example

Example: Proving you are over 18 without sharing your full birthdate.