December 2024
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Table of contents
- Decentralized Identity Foundation News; 2. Working Group Updates; 3. Open Groups; 4. Announcements at DIF; 5. Community Events; 6. DIF Member Spotlights; 7. Get involved! Join DIF
🚀 Decentralized Identity Foundation News
Block Contributes Digital Identity Components to DIF
Block makes a significant contribution to the decentralized identity ecosystem by sharing key Web5 components with DIF, including their DID method (did:dht), Verifiable Credentials implementations, and Decentralized Web Nodes. Read more:
Foundation
DIF 2024 Hackathon: Winners Announced!
The results are in! Our 2024 hackathon showcased incredible innovations across Verifiable AI, Proof of Personhood, Education & Workforce, and more. Check out the winning projects and see how participants tackled real-world challenges with decentralized identity. View the full results:
Foundation
Algorand Foundation Joins DIF
The Algorand Foundation strengthens its commitment to open standards by joining DIF, bringing their did:algo method to our community. This collaboration advances both organizations' goals of creating standardized, secure digital identity solutions. Read all about it:
Foundation
The Rise of DIDComm and its impact on Key Industries preparing for eIDAS
Explore how DIDComm's formal verification is revolutionizing key industries preparing for eIDAS regulation. From finance and industrial machinery to travel and government services, discover how this secure communication protocol is enabling privacy-preserving, efficient interactions across borders. Learn more:
Foundation
🛠️ Working Group Updates
📓 DID Methods Working Group
Identifiers and Discovery meets bi-weekly at 9am PT/ noon ET/ 6pm CET Wednesdays
💡Identifiers and Discovery Working Group
Identifiers and Discovery meets bi-weekly at 11am PT/ 2pmET/ 8pm CET Mondays
🪪 Claims & Credentials Working Group
The Credential Schemas work item meets bi-weekly at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 7pm CET Tuesdays
🔐 Applied Crypto Working Group
The DIF Crypto - BBS work item meets weekly at 11am PT/2pm ET /8pm CET Mondays
📦 Secure Data Storage
DIF/CCG Secure Data Storage WG - DWN Task Force meets bi-weekly at 9am PT/12pm ET/6pm CET Wednesdays
If you are interested in participating in any of the Working Groups highlighted above, or any of DIF's other Working Groups, please click join DIF.
📖 Open Groups at DIF
Veramo User Group
Meetings take place weekly on Thursdays, alternating between Noon EST / 18.00 CET and 09.00 EST / 15.00 CET. Click here for more details
🌏 APAC/ASEAN Discussion Group
The DIF APAC call takes place Monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month. Please see the DIF calendar for updated timing.
🌍 DIF Africa
Meetings take place Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 1pm SAST. Click here for more details
📢 Announcements at DIF
Join the DIDComm Interop-a-thon
Be part of advancing interoperability in decentralized communication! Join DIF's upcoming Interop-a-thon on December 12, testing DIDComm V2 features and collaborating with peers. Whether you're developing, deploying, or experimenting with DIDComm, this is your chance to shape the future of secure communication. Register and learn more:
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🗓️ ️DIF Members
Nuggets Introduces Private AI Identity Solutions: Nuggets unveils two groundbreaking solutions - Private Personal AI and Verified Identity for AI Agents - designed to bridge the human-AI interface gap while maintaining privacy and security. Read more.
Cheqd Partners with ID Crypt Global and ADEX for DeFi Trust: Three DIF members join forces to enhance trust and security in DeFi trading. The partnership brings trusted identity verification and reputation systems to ADEX's crypto trading platform. Read all about it.
Port of Bridgetown Implements Dock's Verifiable Credentials: The Port of Bridgetown has integrated Dock's Verifiable Credential technology into their Maritime Single Window, revolutionizing vessel clearance processes with secure, tamper-proof digital credentials. Read the full article .
Anonyome Labs Launches Updated Website Anonyome Labs has refreshed their online presence with a newly updated website at https://anonyome.com/. Check out their latest solutions for privacy-preserving digital identity.
👉Are you a DIF member with news to share? Email us at communication@identity.foundation with details.
New Member Orientations
If you are new to DIF join us for our upcoming new member orientations. Please subscribe to DIF’s eventbrite for upcoming notifications on orientations and events.
🆔 Join DIF!
If you would like to get in touch with us or become a member of the DIF community, please visit our website or follow our channels:
New Member Orientations
If you are new to DIF join us for our upcoming new member orientations. Find more information on DIF’s slack or contact us at community@identity.foundation if you need more information.
