Self-Sovereign Identity on the Blockchain: A New Era of Security and Privacy
Keywords:
Verifiable Credentials (VCs), User Privacy, Blockchain Technology, Cryptography, Self Sovereign Identity (SSI), Immutability, Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), Case Studies, Data Security, Decentralized Identity Management.Abstract
Modern digital identity management is centralized. They possess extensive personal data,rendering them susceptible to hacking. Unauthorized access and breaches of sensitive data undermine customer trust and invite regulatory examination. Research indicates that blockchain has the potential to decentralize identity management. The immutability, transparency, and cryptography of blockchain may afford users enhanced control over their data. Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), Verifiable Credentials (VCs), and Self-Sovereign
Identity in blockchain-based identity systems are analyzed.
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