Learning Resources for Decentralized Identity and Self-Sovereign Identity
This page contains a collection of resources to help you understand decentralized identity and self-sovereign identity concepts.
Getting Started
- Decentralized Identity Explained - A comprehensive guide that explains the fundamental concepts, benefits, and applications of decentralized identity.
Books and Publications
- Self-Sovereign Identity by Alex Preukschat and Drummond Reed - A comprehensive resource on the principles and technologies of self-sovereign identity.
- Identity Crisis: How Identification Is Overused and Misunderstood by Jim Harper - Explores the concept of identity in the digital age.
Articles and Blogs
- The Path to Self-Sovereign Identity by Christopher Allen - A foundational article that outlines the principles of self-sovereign identity.
- Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) - Organization focused on developing the foundation for decentralized identity.
Videos and Presentations
- Self-Sovereign Identity in a Digital World - An introduction to self-sovereign identity concepts.
- Understanding Verifiable Credentials - Learn about verifiable credentials and their role in decentralized identity.
Standards and Specifications
- W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) - The technical specification for DIDs.
- W3C Verifiable Credentials - The data model for verifiable credentials.
Communities and Forums
- SSI Meetup - A global community dedicated to advancing self-sovereign identity.
- Hyperledger Aries - Open-source project providing a toolkit for initiatives using interoperable DIDs.
We encourage you to explore these resources to deepen your understanding of decentralized identity concepts and implementations.