Self-Sovereign Identity
Alex Preukschat
Self-Sovereign Identity
Decentralized digital identity and verifiable credentials
by Alex Preukschat, Drummond Reed
Summary
Self-Sovereign Identity provides a comprehensive overview of decentralized identity concepts including verifiable credentials, decentralized identifiers (DIDs), and the trust-over-IP stack. It explores how SSI can transform digital identity by giving individuals control over their own identity data.
Why Read This Book
Decentralized identity represents a paradigm shift in how digital identity works. This book, written by leaders in the SSI community, provides the most thorough introduction to the concepts, technology, and governance models driving this movement.
Key Takeaways
- Fundamentals of self-sovereign identity and its principles
- Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and verifiable credentials
- The Trust over IP (ToIP) stack
- Real-world SSI use cases and implementations
- Governance frameworks for decentralized identity
Who Should Read This
Identity professionals and technologists exploring decentralized identity as an alternative or complement to traditional IAM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Self-Sovereign Identity" about?
Self-Sovereign Identity provides a comprehensive overview of decentralized identity concepts including verifiable credentials, decentralized identifiers (DIDs), and the trust-over-IP stack. It explores how SSI can transform digital identity by giving individuals control over their own identity data.
Who should read "Self-Sovereign Identity"?
Identity professionals and technologists exploring decentralized identity as an alternative or complement to traditional IAM.
What are the key takeaways from "Self-Sovereign Identity"?
Key takeaways include: Fundamentals of self-sovereign identity and its principles; Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and verifiable credentials; The Trust over IP (ToIP) stack.