Decentralized Identity Foundation

Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) as an Identifier Metasystem

Authors: Zaïda Rivai (Danube Tech), Kim Duffy (DIF) Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), offer an often overlooked benefit: they function as an identifier metasystem, enabling future-proofing and interoperability across diverse identity systems.

Foundation

15 May 2024 · 6 min read

An Overview of the DIF Identifiers & Discovery Working Group

By Markus Sabadello I would like to take this opportunity to write a few words about the Identifiers & Discovery Working Group at the Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF), which is

Foundation

13 May 2024 · 4 min read

Bridging the Gap: OpenID and DIDComm

Join the Decentralized Identity Foundation community call on 27 May at 09:00 PDT / 12:00 EDT / 18:00 CEST to learn how organizations can leverage the combined capabilities of

Foundation

10 May 2024 · 2 min read

DIF Newsletter #39

April 2024 DIF Website | DIF Mailing Lists | Meeting Recording Archive Table of contents 1. Decentralized Identity Foundation News; 2. Working Group Updates; 3. Open Groups; 4. Announcements at DIF; 5.

Newsletter

30 Apr 2024 · 6 min read

Guest blog: Cole Davis

Switchchord provides tools for songwriters to document ownership of their creations and connect with music publishers who administer their copyrights. The company is bringing sophisticated digital identity and legal technology

Foundation

30 Apr 2024 · 6 min read

Introducing DIDComm 2.0

DIDComm — or Decentralized Identifier Communication — provides a method for creating a direct, secure line of communication between the owners of Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs). In this article, we provide an overview

Foundation

30 Apr 2024 · 4 min read

Welcoming Ankur Banerjee to the Helm of DIF TSC

The past year at the Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) has been a period of remarkable progress. We have made significant strides in advancing the interests of the decentralized identity community,

Foundation

29 Apr 2024 · 3 min read

Presentation Exchange v2.1: Working Group Approval

We are excited to announce that Presentation Exchange v2.1 has reached a significant milestone and is now under review for Working Group Approval. This update marks a critical step

Foundation, Working Groups

12 Apr 2024 · 1 min read

DIF and KuppingerCole announce collaboration

The Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) and KuppingerCole are excited to announce a collaboration aimed at bringing new value to members, customers and digital transformation leaders. DIF is a global membership

Foundation

2 Apr 2024 · 2 min read

DIF Newsletter #38

March 2024 DIF Website | DIF Mailing Lists | Meeting Recording Archive Table of contents 1. Decentralized Identity Foundation News; 2. Working Group Updates; 3. Open Groups; 4. Announcements at DIF; 5.

Newsletter

30 Mar 2024 · 9 min read

Effective governance now with DIF Credential Trust Establishment

In the digital identity space, the Trust Establishment (TE) and Credential Trust Establishment (CTE) specifications play crucial roles in defining how trust is established and managed. CTE, in particular, is

Foundation

27 Mar 2024 · 3 min read

DIF's work on Interoperability Profiles

The challenge Interoperability is a basic requirement for secure identity management and seamless communication between identity systems and services. However, in a world of multiple digital identity standards and protocols,

Foundation

20 Mar 2024 · 3 min read

Guest blog: David Birch

Foundation

1 Mar 2024 · 5 min read

Guest blog: Tim Boeckmann, Mailchain

Foundation

22 Feb 2024 · 5 min read

Full steam ahead for the Veramo User Group

Foundation

20 Feb 2024 · 2 min read

Veramo User Group

Foundation

31 Jan 2024 · 2 min read

DIF Newsletter #37

January 2024 DIF Website | DIF Mailing Lists | Meeting Recording Archive Table of contents 1. Decentralized Identity Foundation News; 2. Working Group Updates; 3. Open Groups; 4. Announcements at DIF; 5.

Newsletter

31 Jan 2024 · 12 min read

DIF Hackathon Meet The Winners: Edward Curran

What led you to start working with Decentralized Identity? I studied computer science at university and wrote my dissertation on Bitcoin, as well as developing using Hyperledger Fabric, so I’

Foundation

31 Jan 2024 · 3 min read