Learning SSI

In the digital age, identity, privacy, and trust have become deeply interconnected concepts that shape how individuals, organizations, and societies function online. As more aspects of daily life move into digital environments, the ability to identify users, protect personal information, and establish trust between unknown parties has become essential. These…

Traditional digital identity systems were designed to enable trust and access in an increasingly online world. By allowing individuals to authenticate themselves remotely, these systems made it possible to scale digital services across borders and sectors. However, while they succeeded in supporting early digital growth, they were largely built by…

Identity is one of the most basic elements of human existence. To have an identity means to be recognized as a person, to exist in the eyes of others and institutions, and to be able to participate in social, economic, and political life. Throughout history, recognition of identity has been…

Digital identity systems define how individuals and organizations are recognized and trusted in digital environments. Over time, two fundamentally different models have emerged: centralized identity and decentralized identity. Understanding the differences between these models is essential for grasping the challenges of today’s digital systems and the motivations behind newer approaches…

For most of human history, identity was inseparable from physical presence. To be recognized as a person, a citizen, a professional, or a member of a community required face-to-face interaction and social recognition within relatively small and stable contexts. Identity was embedded in the body, reinforced by personal relationships, and…