Now, having said that, even though a DID is a simple idea — you can use them in complex systems, but — the concept of a DID is simple ...
Turn an ID (identifier) into a URI.
Sometimes when I talk to other developers and the topic of a DID comes up — I get the feeling they are making them out to be more complex than they really are
They are just a way to turn an ID (identifier) into a URI
There are certain technologies that expect URIs — and if you want to use your ID with it, you need to turn it into a URI
As a side note — the Fediverse turns Fediverse IDs into URIs by turning them into acct-URIs (rather than DIDs)
📚 Interesting read to understand how Decentralization is totally re-shaping our society, especially in the field of identity. We are on the right tack!
#Dencentralization #DecentralizedID #Identity #Society #VendrediLecture
By 2035, decentralization isn’t just a shift in technology or finance—it’s a profound realignment in how we live, work, and belong. What began as distributed infrastructure is now reshaping identity, economic power, and societal norms.
🆔 Decentralized identity is gaining traction—but who governs it? Experts warn: without clear frameworks, we risk fragmentation and privacy pitfalls. Trust needs structure. 🔐⚖️
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/04/governance-decentralized-identity/
Is DID-Web (did:web) actually a DID?
(DID = decentralized ID.)
Internet domain names are NOT decentralized. They are centralized.
Key DID Method Specification
Embracing Nostr: My Journey from Skeptic to Advocate, by Tony Giorgio
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Danny 👾
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