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Decentralized Identifier (DID)
Networking
An identifier designed to work without a central authority.
Definition
A DID is a type of identifier that can be created and controlled without a single central company.
In plain English
An identifier designed to work without a central authority.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can help you prove things without relying on one login provider.
Example
Example: A credential uses a DID to show who issued it and who holds it.