How Solidus Identity Works
Self-sovereign identity explained in plain English — no blockchain jargon required.
Step 1: Your DID — Your Key
A Decentralized Identifier (DID) is a permanent digital identifier that you actually own. Think of it like a digital social security number, but instead of being issued by a government, it is generated securely on your own device.
No company controls your DID. It is tied to a private key that never leaves your phone or computer, meaning it can never be revoked, suspended, or monetized by a third party.
Step 2: Issuers Sign Your Credentials
Once you have a DID, trusted institutions (like a university, employer, or government portal) can issue verifiable credentials to it. They cryptographically sign a bundle of data asserting facts about you.
These credentials are then stored securely in your wallet. The most important part? The issuer cannot track when or where you use the credential. Once it's in your wallet, you are in total control.
What does the verifier actually see?
Frequently Asked Questions
For the technically curious.
A deeper look at the cryptography under the hood.